NFT: New York Islanders @ New York Rangers Game Thread

Who is arc rooting for tonight. Gotta make sure he checks that dollar fan duel roster

With some heavy weights coming up over the next week can't sleep on the JV team tonight

Maybe I'd feel better if we had Pekke Rinne

Are you kidding me? How is this a trap game. The Islanders lead the division. It's where the Rangers want to be. The ground they have made up in a short period of time in the NHL is not easy to do. With the winning skien they are on they need to come out flying and take control early.

The only thing that concerns me is goofy shit happens when they've played this team over the past few years. However, Hank is as steady as he has ever been and the the fact they can throw four efficient lines out there every night is huge.

I don't see them beating themselves but like I said the Islanders have a way of getting shitty breaks in these games when they play the Rangers. The other thing is the law of averages. It may be the Rangers turn to turn that around. Then again they have been winning so much of late they are bound to lose once in awhile.

I'd agree, Greg, but you're not allowed to play a starting goaltender against the Islanders.

Read the fucking rules.

We got Pittsburgh and Boston coming up

Nash like a jumbo shrimp.

If the islanders had a league average overtime record and played some starting goaltenders early on, they'd be a fringe playoff team right now with the fans whining about the moves Garth snow made and crying for al arbor to come back and give capuano a haircut and take over behind the bench

JT and the boys coming to lay the smack down. YES! YES! YES!

What a fucking pussy, bitch ass game thread.

Henrik isn't a backup goalie, the game is at the fucking Mecca and we've disposed of much more difficult opponents than the Styx lately.

Fuck outta here with trap game. The Rangers will win.

In comment 12093471 bxgiants4 said:

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If the islanders had a league average overtime record and played some starting goaltenders early on, they'd be a fringe playoff team right now with the fans whining about the moves Garth snow made and crying for al arbor to come back and give capuano a haircut and take over behind the bench

Can we buy Capuano some suits, by the way? Maybe he purposely goes for the 'never wore a suit in my life so let me go grab one from goodwill' look to blend in with the five fans the Islanders have?

Go back to bed


In comment 12093471 bxgiants4 said:

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If the islanders had a league average overtime record and played some starting goaltenders early on, they'd be a fringe playoff team right now with the fans whining about the moves Garth snow made and crying for al arbor to come back and give capuano a haircut and take over behind the bench

Time to continue our march to the top. LGR!

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Can you clarify that? You think they are going to look past a heated rival who resides in your own back yard and who just happens to be in first place. If the Rangers haven't looked past the likes of the Oilers, Hurricanes and Sabres on this latest run they are on, they aren't going to look past the Islanders.

Isles play against the backup when they put a 6-spot up against the queen earlier this year???

With Pittsburgh and Montreal coming up at the end of the week and the end of a 7 game road trip, I would say the typical trap game.

That was then. This is now. The Rangers are hot and Islanders are trying to get back in the winning groove again. We'll see.

In comment 12093471 bxgiants4 said:

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If the islanders had a league average overtime record and played some starting goaltenders early on, they'd be a fringe playoff team right now with the fans whining about the moves Garth snow made and crying for al arbor to come back and give capuano a haircut and take over behind the bench

Wah Wah Wah. Stop crying. Your post is moronic. Go look at who the Isles have beaten this season. The Isles are great in OT/Shootouts and you are holding that against them. Go write a letter to Bettman asking him to change the OT format.

In comment 12093518 BB2K5 said:

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Isles play against the backup when they put a 6-spot up against the queen earlier this year???

No, they just got lucky. Like Anaheim did early last year. And like a few teams often do in Octobers against the King.

Hank had a long playoff run, he just had to get back in the swing of things.

You ain't scoring 6 goals again tonight.

In comment 12093471 bxgiants4 said:

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If the islanders had a league average overtime record and played some starting goaltenders early on, they'd be a fringe playoff team right now with the fans whining about the moves Garth snow made and crying for al arbor to come back and give capuano a haircut and take over behind the bench

And if my Aunt had balls...
Should we take away from the Islanders any losses when Johnson or Poulin played an opposing starter? Should those who played Columbus when they were besieged by injuries have their wins revoked? You can only play who you have on your schedule when they are scheduled and against what line-up they choose to put out there

You guys act like their team is the Blackhawks or Kings. You guys remind me of Jets fans, pumping your chests after a few good playoff runs. Its all about the RINGS.....you have 1 since 1940.

These players arent 50 year olds. "1940" is a meaningless chant to them. A lot of them are kids, and the half-life on a roster is probably <3 years. When was the last time the Rangers and Isles played a meaningful late season game or playoff round?

I think the Rangers PLAYERS probably will play lipservice to the notion that this is a rivalry, but really I think guys like DG and Staal (the long termers) view the Caps, Pens, Flyers, and Devils (bad blood) as bigger rivals.

My worry is that the Isles DO view the Rangers as real rivals.

In comment 12093489 arcarsenal said:

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What a fucking pussy, bitch ass game thread. Henrik isn't a backup goalie, the game is at the fucking Mecca and we've disposed of much more difficult opponents than the Styx lately. Fuck outta here with trap game. The Rangers will win.

Best post. Thanks arc. I agree. Go Isles.

In comment 12093533 arcarsenal said:

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In comment 12093518 BB2K5 said: Quote: Isles play against the backup when they put a 6-spot up against the queen earlier this year??? No, they just got lucky. Like Anaheim did early last year. And like a few teams often do in Octobers against the King. Hank had a long playoff run, he just had to get back in the swing of things. You ain't scoring 6 goals again tonight.

How is putting up 6 goals "lucky." You guys are comical. Can't admit the Isles are a good team this year.

They're just lucky. You suck.

In comment 12093541 Deej said:

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These players arent 50 year olds. "1940" is a meaningless chant to them. A lot of them are kids, and the half-life on a roster is probably <3 years. When was the last time the Rangers and Isles played a meaningful late season game or playoff round? I think the Rangers PLAYERS probably will play lipservice to the notion that this is a rivalry, but really I think guys like DG and Staal (the long termers) view the Caps, Pens, Flyers, and Devils (bad blood) as bigger rivals. My worry is that the Isles DO view the Rangers as real rivals.

Thanks for playing deej. Way to collapse the whole isles rags thing. Go get pumped up for rags vs caps. Oh and when they drop the puck tonight let me know if your more pumped up than usual when a nasty hit it made or goal is scored.

I have to say, I respect the humility of the Islander fans. This reminds me of the Jets fans from 2009. All those years of struggle and when they finally reached success, they are handling it with such class. I like that they have their eye on what's important. The fact that they have a better record than the Rangers at this point means nothing to them, they are just happy to be a team that is in the conversation.

All those top 5 draft picks and years of sacrifice finally pay off. The Rangers making the finals and consistently makingthe playoffs since the first lockout is living in the past. Although it's amazing the Rangers have had any success with that overated "Queen" in the net.

Congratulations Islander fans and kudos for being the humble fan you is.

is working to a T.

Designed to bait Long Island simpletons into reacting.

It's not a trap game, but it's also not any more important than any other divisional game. Let's all remember what month it is. I know it's been a while since the Islanders have done anything worth mentioning, but let's not sink to their level by making a big fuss about a Tuesday night game in January.

Bad enough I've got a friend who just remembered he liked the Islanders this year - and couldn't tell you how and from which team they acquired Nick Leddy - now acting like a die hard. Sure, I could do without hearing him chirp tonight, but I'm secure in the knowledge that while this is in the top-10 most important games for the Islanders in the last 8 years, it's not even in the top 30 for the Rangers in the last 8 months.

May as well start a thread for the first place Islanders fans to discuss the game like gentleman and not have to listen to cunty Rags fans tell us how lucky we are getting burying them again.

Go sit at the kids table while the adults talk a little trash. Put ur head down and here's some cotton for ur ears so u don't get scared or ur little feelings hurt

W a milk and some apple slices

Are like jets fans comical. Please post to any of the isles fans that post on isles threads that talks big about being in 1st place. Must keep missing this. I see a bunch of fans who think the team could play better and fans who are worried about how tight the standings have gotten. But carry on, you guys always see shit that doesnt exist, like the refs treating you unfairly and the shitload of cups you've won in 75 years

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In comment 12093571 BlueHurricane said:

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May as well start a thread for the first place Islanders fans to discuss the game like gentleman and not have to listen to cunty Rags fans tell us how lucky we are getting burying them again.

Yeah it's been tough.

something like "looks who's in first place!" in fucking NOVEMBER, but sure, Isles fans don't like to beat their chests about the standings.

Hank's allowed 2 or fewer goals in 9 of his last 11 (and the other two were 3 goals). Good luck.

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So modest - ( New Window )

It was in October.

Oc-fucking-tober!

In comment 12093592 Wuphat said:

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It was in October. Oc-fucking-tober!

LOLGreg. Facts all wrong and shit.

...I'm thinking cup for them.

And what a deserving fan base. Not like us Ranger fans who are "butt hurt" over back up goalies (whatever that means).

I just wish we had a team that was good enough to make a run. It's been months since we had a shot.

Still there.

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Still there.

With 18 games in hand.

Yeah, we're 5 pts behind with 3 games in hand. INSARMOUNTIBLE!!

Rangers - 22 (in 39 games)
Islanders - 22 (in 42 games)

to this one tonight. A nice light at the end of the tunnel waiting after work.

We'll see if the Rangers can keep up with the Islanders' speed. Key for the Isles IMO is to stay out of the box. Rangers power play has looked good lately and Isles PK still hasn't gotten sorted out yet. I think Okposo is going to have a big game tonight.

at table 9 in the back that does his thinking for me. Thanks for telling me how I vision the NHL at this very moment. When is our parade down Hempstead Turnpike?

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We'll see if the Rangers can keep up with the Islanders' speed.

Considering the Rangers skate circles around most teams, I'm pretty sure they're not going to have issues with the Islanders speed...

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at table 9 in the back that does his thinking for me. Thanks for telling me how I vision the NHL at this very moment. When is our parade down Hempstead Turnpike?

Mid June.

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We'll see if the Rangers can keep up with the Islanders' speed

I'm guessing you haven't watched many Ranger games.

have been great lately. They went west coast and took names. You can't deny that.....but its a long season yada yada yada. Its all about tonights game. 2 points.

I do think in years past the Rangers knew a gritty game was going to be played against the lowly Islanders. Today its skill on skill. The talent is there. The Islanders are on par with talent on their team. Its all about doing your job. Executing and playing a full 60 minutes.

Hopefully the Rangers don't look past the Isles for this one.

In comment 12093471 bxgiants4 said:

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If the islanders had a league average overtime record and played some starting goaltenders early on, they'd be a fringe playoff team right now with the fans whining about the moves Garth snow made and crying for al arbor to come back and give capuano a haircut and take over behind the bench

That's a lot of stupid for one post. Nice work!

...."we'll see if the Rangers can handle the Islanders' speed"

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Former Islanders goalie Billy Smith was at Nassau Coliseum earlier this season and remarked that New York will always be Rangers “territory.” (Sports Talk NY) Smith said “we came into their territory and let’s face it, it’s still their territory and it will never change.” He said that when the Islanders won their first Stanley Cup, the Rangers were still on the front page of the paper and “they had been out almost a month and a half.” (Sports Talk NY) Mike Vaccaro wrote in the NY Post that if NY didn’t turn for the Islanders in the early 80s it never will. (NY Post)

#LGR

Where 1 guy mentioned 1st place pretty much(the thread starter). Yup got us isles/jets fans pegged

Im surprised there havent been too many hashtags and talking about fucking up the ass yet from the rangers fans

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Play boring hockey for 60 minutes and hope for a tie and the extra point. Its garbage time hockey, folks. Small time ham n egger stuff for a second rate franchise.

Weeee! Let's win the skills competition! 2 points! Too bad there's no "fastest skater" or "hardest shot" or "passing competition" for the Isles to really show their stuff!

Dishonor for Connor.

In comment 12093675 B in ALB said:

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Play boring hockey for 60 minutes and hope for a tie and the extra point. Its garbage time hockey, folks. Small time ham n egger stuff for a second rate franchise. Weeee! Let's win the skills competition! 2 points! Too bad there's no "fastest skater" or "hardest shot" or "passing competition" for the Isles to really show their stuff!

Ranger fans are funny. Does that help pass the time while you enjoy your long and storied history of suck with occasional fits of mediocrity?

In comment 12093589 BrettNYG10 said:

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. So modest - ( New Window )

Amazing how this thread bothered so many Ranger fans when it was obvoiusly tongue in cheek being that it was only a few games into the season. Good news is that the title is still true and we're past the halfway mark.

That was cute, you queer cunt. 60 minutes. We can match their skill. Yada yada. Any other cliches you want to share?

BX and Greg (with the Goodfellas gif) - well played, gentlemen.

...I made the Islander, Jet fan comparison. I was complimenting how humble the Islanders have handled their success. My friends and family who are Jets fans got very puffy chested and pointed crooked fingers at me saying. "Yeahhhh, now we got the team of NY". "It's our turn now to be the team".

It feels familar. I'll let you in on a phone conversation with an Islander fan from May 2014. The Rangers were wrapping up Game 4 with Pittsburgh and I get a call, and I hear - "We" (<- apparantly my buddyis employed by the Islanders". We gave Pittsbugh a much harder time in the playoffs (referring to the 2013 series). At least the Islanders have heart.

The Rangers have zero heart. We just "buy our players" (which in a league with a salary cap is tough to do, at least I think).

In comment 12093681 Mike from Ohio said:

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In comment 12093675 B in ALB said: Quote: Play boring hockey for 60 minutes and hope for a tie and the extra point. Its garbage time hockey, folks. Small time ham n egger stuff for a second rate franchise. Weeee! Let's win the skills competition! 2 points! Too bad there's no "fastest skater" or "hardest shot" or "passing competition" for the Isles to really show their stuff! Ranger fans are funny. Does that help pass the time while you enjoy your long and storied history of suck with occasional fits of mediocrity?

You guys make it so easy.

In comment 12093681 Mike from Ohio said:

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Ranger fans are funny. Does that help pass the time while you enjoy your long and storied history of suck with occasional fits of mediocrity?

No, I am just jealous that the Rangers do not have the history of success the Islanders do. That is why I can't wait until 2026 (if I am still alive) because if we end up one point better than the Islanders, I am going to give you guys a piece of my mind!

fucking douche mets fan. I requote Cappy. "WE NEED TO PLAY A FULL 60 TONIGHT TO HAVE A CHANCE". You will hear him say it. you will hear the team say it. If we lose, its because we didn't play a full 60.

Oh I got one more. "There were a lot of passengers tonight". You hear this when guys decide to coast and not play 60.

What about the battle level? Will the battle level be there?

In comment 12093681 Mike from Ohio said:

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In comment 12093675 B in ALB said: Quote: Play boring hockey for 60 minutes and hope for a tie and the extra point. Its garbage time hockey, folks. Small time ham n egger stuff for a second rate franchise. Weeee! Let's win the skills competition! 2 points! Too bad there's no "fastest skater" or "hardest shot" or "passing competition" for the Isles to really show their stuff! Ranger fans are funny. Does that help pass the time while you enjoy your long and storied history of suck with occasional fits of mediocrity?

Just a reminder that 1983 was 32 years ago, and it's been 22 years since the Islanders won a playoff series.

Tweak Rangers fans if you must, but Islanders fans are keeping themselves warm with memories of a era that took place before most people had VCRs and cable television.

really good Ranger team. NY sports needs this right now. The football teams and basketball teams are brutal and it's still a long way to baseball.

In comment 12093755 rsjem1979 said:

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In comment 12093681 Mike from Ohio said: Quote: In comment 12093675 B in ALB said: Quote: Play boring hockey for 60 minutes and hope for a tie and the extra point. Its garbage time hockey, folks. Small time ham n egger stuff for a second rate franchise. Weeee! Let's win the skills competition! 2 points! Too bad there's no "fastest skater" or "hardest shot" or "passing competition" for the Isles to really show their stuff! Ranger fans are funny. Does that help pass the time while you enjoy your long and storied history of suck with occasional fits of mediocrity? Just a reminder that 1983 was 32 years ago, and it's been 22 years since the Islanders won a playoff series. Tweak Rangers fans if you must, but Islanders fans are keeping themselves warm with memories of a era that took place before most people had VCRs and cable television.

You are spot on. The Isles have been a joke for 20 years. For the most part, Isles fans aren't acting thumping out chests. We are concerned that our team hasn't played all that great the last few weeks.

What I find funny, is that Ranger fans look at their franchise as if they are the Bruins, Hawks, Kings etc.... when in reality, you have 1 cup since 1940. Getting to the ECF-SCF is great, but as you recall with Jets fans, it is comical bragging about final appearances without winning it all.

In comment 12093780 GiveShockeyTheBall said:

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You are spot on. The Isles have been a joke for 20 years. For the most part, Isles fans aren't acting thumping out chests. We are concerned that our team hasn't played all that great the last few weeks. What I find funny, is that Ranger fans look at their franchise as if they are the Bruins, Hawks, Kings etc.... when in reality, you have 1 cup since 1940. Getting to the ECF-SCF is great, but as you recall with Jets fans, it is comical bragging about final appearances without winning it all.

This would be a great post!!!!


If it was factual.

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I don't know, but I have to say - sucks that it's on a Tuesday, when I could be watching The A-Team and Remington Steele.

You did screw up your facts, rangers fans think they are the Canadiens

The game is of equal importance to each team. To say one team needs it more. Or wants it more is dumb. If the islanders win they have a 7 point lead on 4th place team. A rangers win makes the standings much tighter. It's going to be like this all year.

In comment 12093780 GiveShockeyTheBall said:

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What I find funny, is that Ranger fans look at their franchise as if they are the Bruins, Hawks, Kings etc.... when in reality, you have 1 cup since 1940. Getting to the ECF-SCF is great, but as you recall with Jets fans, it is comical bragging about final appearances without winning it all.

So, you don't seem to like it when Rangers fans offer their assessment of you, but have no problem telling us all how we look at our team?

Trust me, we're all keenly aware of our Stanley Cup history. There are plenty of fans in the NHL who have a lot of reasons to look down on the Rangers, but fans of a team that has been completely irrelevant for two decades aren't among them.

In comment 12093755 rsjem1979 said:

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In comment 12093681 Mike from Ohio said: Quote: In comment 12093675 B in ALB said: Quote: Play boring hockey for 60 minutes and hope for a tie and the extra point. Its garbage time hockey, folks. Small time ham n egger stuff for a second rate franchise. Weeee! Let's win the skills competition! 2 points! Too bad there's no "fastest skater" or "hardest shot" or "passing competition" for the Isles to really show their stuff! Ranger fans are funny. Does that help pass the time while you enjoy your long and storied history of suck with occasional fits of mediocrity? Just a reminder that 1983 was 32 years ago, and it's been 22 years since the Islanders won a playoff series. Tweak Rangers fans if you must, but Islanders fans are keeping themselves warm with memories of a era that took place before most people had VCRs and cable television.

Now you have gone too far. So what I still own a VHS in order to cuddle up with and get the warm and fuzzies of my youth. Is that so wrong? And for good measure, I also have my undersized Clark Gillies jersey, Al Arbour glasses and Bill Torrey bow tie ready to roll tonight.

Let's go Islanders!

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You did screw up your facts, rangers fans think they are the Canadiens

Or that the Ranger fans are thumping their chests.

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In comment 12093780 GiveShockeyTheBall said: Quote: What I find funny, is that Ranger fans look at their franchise as if they are the Bruins, Hawks, Kings etc.... when in reality, you have 1 cup since 1940. Getting to the ECF-SCF is great, but as you recall with Jets fans, it is comical bragging about final appearances without winning it all. So, you don't seem to like it when Rangers fans offer their assessment of you, but have no problem telling us all how we look at our team? Trust me, we're all keenly aware of our Stanley Cup history. There are plenty of fans in the NHL who have a lot of reasons to look down on the Rangers, but fans of a team that has been completely irrelevant for two decades aren't among them.

I have no problem with you commenting on our team. Isles fans shouldn't be talking any trash to the Rangers. Isles have been the laughingstock of the league for 20 years. We have no right to look down on the Rangers. That being said, the Rangers aren't the Yankees, Canadians, Kings, Bruins, Hawks or even Big Blue etc... in terms of status and success....any I find that more often than not, Rangers fans view their franchise in that light.

In any event, hope tonight is a good one. Wouldn't be the worst thing if both teams got a point.

In comment 12093803 KWhite2250 said:

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You did screw up your facts, rangers fans think they are the Canadiens

There is no level of arrogance that can match the floppers and their fan base north of the border.

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In comment 12093817 Mike in Long Beach said:

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Will you consider switching teams again if we win tonight?

the Islander's speed!"

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In comment 12093803 KWhite2250 said: Quote: You did screw up your facts, rangers fans think they are the Canadiens Or that the Ranger fans are thumping their chests.

O please. Rangers fans over at HFBoards and in the real world always cry about how they get no respect for going to the SCF. Jets fans made the same complaints when they went to back-to-back AFC Championship games.....hence the comparison.

Enough of this nonsense. Let's have a good clean game tonight.

You had to go on a record-setting run just get a whiff of the Islanders' farts in the standings. But tonight it's time for your reality check. The landscape of the Metropolitan division has changed, and for you guys, not for the better.

You all are in for a valuable lesson tonight.

It is also fair to say the Rangers have been a joke for the past 75 years. I'm not sure why Ranger fans believe they have some long history of success. They have a long history of showing up and playing hockey.

In comment 12093822 GiveShockeyTheBall said:

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In comment 12093813 Drewcon40 said: Quote: In comment 12093803 KWhite2250 said: Quote: You did screw up your facts, rangers fans think they are the Canadiens Or that the Ranger fans are thumping their chests. O please. Rangers fans over at HFBoards and in the real world always cry about how they get no respect for going to the SCF. Jets fans made the same complaints when they went to back-to-back AFC Championship games.....hence the comparison. Enough of this nonsense. Let's have a good clean game tonight.

To be fair, HF is full of complete fucking morons.

In comment 12093814 GiveShockeyTheBall said:

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I have no problem with you commenting on our team. Isles fans shouldn't be talking any trash to the Rangers. Isles have been the laughingstock of the league for 20 years. We have no right to look down on the Rangers. That being said, the Rangers aren't the Yankees, Canadians, Kings, Bruins, Hawks or even Big Blue etc... in terms of status and success....any I find that more often than not, Rangers fans view their franchise in that light. In any event, hope tonight is a good one. Wouldn't be the worst thing if both teams got a point.

Now that is a true statement! Whoever said the Rangers were anything other than...well the Rangers. I'll steal a quote from an Eric Lindros (pre Ranger) documentary. Why does he have to be the "next Gretzky", why can't he be the "first Lindros".

Anyway, I for one NEVER saw the Rangers as anything other than what they are.

You are what your record is so if I dont get a chance to tonight, congratulations. The Islanders should easily handle the mediocre Rangers.

We are screwed now! Mike in long beach just jinxed any chance we had tonight

In comment 12093827 Mike in Long Beach said:

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You had to go on a record-setting run just get a whiff of the Islanders' farts in the standings. But tonight it's time for your reality check. The landscape of the Metropolitan division has changed, and for you guys, not for the better. You all are in for a valuable lesson tonight.

Depends on whether the game is decided by the hockey equivalent of H-O-R-S-E or not.

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What I find funny, is that Ranger fans look at their franchise as if they are the Bruins, Hawks, Kings etc.... when in reality, you have 1 cup since 1940. Getting to the ECF-SCF is great, but as you recall with Jets fans, it is comical bragging about final appearances without winning it all.

Actually, the Rangers historically are a lot like the Hawks/Bruins. Hawks have 5 Cups, Bruins 6. Largely pedestrian to mediocre franchises that are a lot better now.

Very Rex-Jets like below.

I am actually disappointed in Mike from Long Beach because we had a fairly amicable Islander-Ranger debate. I guess the pending clinching tonight brought out his humility.

Congrats Rangers fans
Mike in Long Beach : 10:33 am : link : reply
You had to go on a record-setting run just get a whiff of the Islanders' farts in the standings. But tonight it's time for your reality check. The landscape of the Metropolitan division has changed, and for you guys, not for the better.


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It is also fair to say the Rangers have been a joke for the past 75 years. I'm not sure why Ranger fans believe they have some long history of success. They have a long history of showing up and playing hockey

In comment 12093549 Fish said:

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Thanks for playing deej. Way to collapse the whole isles rags thing. Go get pumped up for rags vs caps. Oh and when they drop the puck tonight let me know if your more pumped up than usual when a nasty hit it made or goal is scored.

It's not my fault that the Isles have been perhaps the most irrelevant hockey team over the last 25 years. The Islanders futility collapsed the whole isles rangers thing, not my post at 8:52am on January 13, 2015.

On field rivalries dont exist based on mere geography. The Knicks and Nets never developed that rivalry -- Knicks fans have WAY stronger feelings towards Boston, Chicago, Miami, and the Pacers (and more!). I guess there is a big brother-little brother thing, so the Isles probably still look at the Rangers as a rival. Also, since they've sucked for so long they havent developed other rivalries in the mean time. I guess there has been a super-sad revival of the Isles-Oils rivalry, as the Oilers have been just dominating you guys in the draft lottery recently. Not really shades of 82-84.

But I'll give the obligatory suck it, Fish if it makes you feel better.

Boy is it going to be a laugher when the Rangers pass the Isles in the standings and never look back...

You all know it's coming, you've all known it's coming. Just get your screenshots of the "1st place Islanders" in while you can.

In comment 12093853 Drewcon40 said:

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Very Rex-Jets like below. I am actually disappointed in Mike from Long Beach because we had a fairly amicable Islander-Ranger debate. I guess the pending clinching tonight brought out his humility. Congrats Rangers fans Mike in Long Beach : 10:33 am : link : reply You had to go on a record-setting run just get a whiff of the Islanders' farts in the standings. But tonight it's time for your reality check. The landscape of the Metropolitan division has changed, and for you guys, not for the better. Mike from Ohio : 10:33 am : link : reply It is also fair to say the Rangers have been a joke for the past 75 years. I'm not sure why Ranger fans believe they have some long history of success. They have a long history of showing up and playing hockey

How are any of these posts boasting? They are saying neither team has any room for bragging. Not sure when I have heard Rex or the Jets say anything similar, but you obviously follow the Jets much closer than I do.

In comment 12093880 Mike from Ohio said:

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How are any of these posts boasting? They are saying neither team has any room for bragging. Not sure when I have heard Rex or the Jets say anything similar, but you obviously follow the Jets much closer than I do.

Ah you are full of baloney!

the NHL regular season is irrelevant. Playoff hockey is what matters. Who gives a shit about which team can rack up the most wins off of the dregs of the league, tacitly agree to 3rd period truces so that everyone can get the bitch point, and peel off a few skills exhibition "wins" in the shootout.

I think they should bring out a wheel before the shootout that has lots of skills competitions and spin it to see which ones decide that night's game. hardest shot? 100 foot lob passes into a garbage can? fastest ice resurfacing? craziest shit a goalie says?

At least you have the sense to be Giants fans, unlike 90% of the Isles fan base who are Jets fans.

With Hags and Kreider, we'd never lose.

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Tweak Rangers fans if you must, but Islanders fans are keeping themselves warm with memories of a era that took place before most people had VCRs and cable television.

Congrats on winning your most recent cup when VCRs were the recording device used most often in homes?

In comment 12093864 arcarsenal said:

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Boy is it going to be a laugher when the Rangers pass the Isles in the standings and never look back... You all know it's coming, you've all known it's coming. Just get your screenshots of the "1st place Islanders" in while you can.

Anything can happen, but for all the talk about the Islanders luck in OT/shootouts, I'd argue that Nash, St. Louis, Klein, Miller, and Brassard all having SH% above 15% is more relevant when predicting future performance. Once those numbers regress, we'll have to see where the goals come from. Rangers PDO is also at a 3 year high.

In comment 12093898 Metnut said:

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In comment 12093864 arcarsenal said: Quote: Boy is it going to be a laugher when the Rangers pass the Isles in the standings and never look back... You all know it's coming, you've all known it's coming. Just get your screenshots of the "1st place Islanders" in while you can. Anything can happen, but for all the talk about the Islanders luck in OT/shootouts, I'd argue that Nash, St. Louis, Klein, Miller, and Brassard all having SH% above 15% is more relevant when predicting future performance. Once those numbers regress, we'll have to see where the goals come from. Rangers PDO is also at a 3 year high.

This is a really good point. I do think the Rangers have done a great job of getting high quality shooting chances more frequently this year than last (namely Nash), but the S% is probably unsustainable.

this thread tonight.

In comment 12093893 Greg from LI said:

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At least you have the sense to be Giants fans, unlike 90% of the Isles fan base who are Jets fans.

You mean like me? :-)

I am just hoping for a good, competitive game tonight.

In comment 12093780 GiveShockeyTheBall said:

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Getting to the ECF-SCF is great, but as you recall with Jets fans, it is comical bragging about final appearances without winning it all.

Ummm... the Jets havent been a SuperBowl (that's = SCF) since 1969. I cant think of a more irrelevant comparison. The Rangers have won a Stanley Cup and been to another "superbowl" during that time.

In comment 12093905 Ten Ton Hammer said:

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this thread tonight.

I'm already on my second bucket... love it

go Isles!

Should be a good game tonight.

In comment 12093942 MetsAreBack said:

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Ummm... the Jets havent been a SuperBowl (that's = SCF) since 1969. I cant think of a more irrelevant comparison. The Rangers have won a Stanley Cup and been to another "superbowl" during that time.

Dont forget about the 4 cups and the drive for 5!!!

Rangers need to tighten things up a bit. They really didn't play particularly well in San Jose despite the win.

They just looked a little worn out in SJ. 3rd game in California in 4 nights.. I can understand it. They were just a step behind the Sharks skating-wise. They've had a couple days off to recoup, I think they'll have their legs back tonight at home.

...who is that? Is that one of the Oilers the Rangers bought?

Even though it was a trade and not a signing.

I know you're probably stuffed from all that B1G10 crow you've been chowing down on all morning, but make room for a second serving tonight, friend.

How do you know it was a trade?

And fuck you for befouling a hockey thread with that shitbag conference.

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behind Tuck?

I think my sarcasm wasn't clear in my last post (pssssst - I'm a Rangers fan)

!!!

Per the guide, the game should be on MSG+ in Albany. Hope that's accurate.

They beat both the Islanders AND the Flyers in the SCF, for the benefit of all mankind.

...I promise this is from memory.

I believe the trade was Messier for Steven Rice, Louie DeBrusk, and Bernie Nicholls with future considerations

the future considerations - Beuke for Dave Shaw

Graves was an RFA signing where we gave the Oilers Troy Mallette.

Kevin Lowe for some Oksuata or something

Tikkanen for Doug Weight

Glenn Anderson for Mike Gartner (loved "Garts")

MacTavish for Todd Marchant

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Adam Graves was the last Ranger to wear 11 other than Messier.

In comment 12094044 Greg from LI said:

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Adam Graves was the last Ranger to wear 11 other than Messier.

Greg - I almost won Messier retirement jersey night tickets with that answer. Everyone answered who was the last person to wear #11 before Messier and I answered Graves. A lot of "Kelly Kisio" answers.

someone beat me to the punch!

I recently found that game in your photo on tape (I also wtil have a VHS) - Tie Domi fought Chris Nilan.

In comment 12093828 Mike from Ohio said:

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It is also fair to say the Rangers have been a joke for the past 75 years.

This is just wrong. The Isles status as a joke is not based on their failure to win a cup in 30 years. The Isles are a joke because they have gotten past the first round of the playoff just once since 1990.

And in any event your math is wrong. Isles havent won a cup in 30 years. The Rangers have won a cup in the last 75 (indeed, in the last 30).

If we win - "it's only a January game", "after a California road trip, of course the Rangers would come out flat" yada yada yada

If we lose: "Islanders suck" "they will never sustain the success through out the season" yada yada.

Whatever happens, us Islander fans can always hang one thing over you fuckers:
Hudson is a Rangers fan.... Let that sink in for a while.

In comment 12094060 JayBinQueens said:

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Whatever happens, us Islander fans can always hang one thing over you fuckers: Hudson is a Rangers fan.... Let that sink in for a while.

JayBinQueens - Hudson likes every team! You could have said - THIS guy was your coach

In comment 12093972 arcarsenal said:

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They just looked a little worn out in SJ. 3rd game in California in 4 nights.. I can understand it. They were just a step behind the Sharks skating-wise. They've had a couple days off to recoup, I think they'll have their legs back tonight at home.

And they still won the 5v5 possession AND scoring chance battle in that game. The first 10 minutes were bad, but from the first goal through the end of the game, the Rangers were the better team.

In comment 12094060 JayBinQueens said:

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If we win - "it's only a January game", "after a California road trip, of course the Rangers would come out flat" yada yada yada If we lose: "Islanders suck" "they will never sustain the success through out the season" yada yada. Whatever happens, us Islander fans can always hang one thing over you fuckers: Hudson is a Rangers fan.... Let that sink in for a while.

The problem is Isles fans treating a pre-ASG matchup as their super bowl. Rangers fans know it's just a game, and a fairly unimportant one at that since the Rangers would need to totally collapse to miss the playoffs.

In comment 12094010 Greg from LI said:

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And fuck you for befouling a hockey thread with that shitbag conference.

Well the point is less about the B1G (which clearly isn't a shitbag conference, #champs) and more about your unwavering commitment to being wrong about virtually every sports related topic you care about. I mean your ability to be categorically incorrect about everything you care about. It's truly remarkable.

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The problem is Isles fans treating a pre-ASG matchup as their super bowl. Rangers fans know it's just a game, and a fairly unimportant one at that since the Rangers would need to totally collapse to miss the playoffs.

Literally all year long you guys keep singing the same song.

It's only 1 month!
it's only a 1/4 season!
It's only 3 months!
It's not even the All Star break!

And all the while you continue to trail us. Meanwhile, your pre-All Star break run of 13 out of 14... well that obviously means a lot. You're clearly a Cup Contender because of a holiday season run! Your early success is valid. Ours is a mirage. It's so clear now.

Rangers fans truly are the worst of the big NY team fan bases. The Yankees have every right to be proud. They're the most successful American sports team ever. The Giants have 2 Super Bowls since 2007. The Knicks suck ass, but Knicks fans don't pretend that they're good. But Rangers fans? Well every year, a team that's won one championship in 75 years is somehow the saving grace for you entitled batch of losers. The lack of perspective this fan base has is astonishing.

Jets fan comparison.

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In comment 12093828 Mike from Ohio said: Quote: It is also fair to say the Rangers have been a joke for the past 75 years. This is just wrong. The Isles status as a joke is not based on their failure to win a cup in 30 years. The Isles are a joke because they have gotten past the first round of the playoff just once since 1990. And in any event your math is wrong. Isles havent won a cup in 30 years. The Rangers have won a cup in the last 75 (indeed, in the last 30).

Great point! The last 75 years have been an overwhelming success for the Rangers. You have won as many Stanley Cups as the Jets have won Super Bowls.

The Rangers and the Jets - New York Sports Royalty!

In comment 12094121 Wuphat said:

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Jets fan comparison.

Honestly, I think the Jets = Rangers fan base comparison is much more realistic. Every year Jets fans are chirping, just like Rangers fans, and every year it ends poorly. Both have 1 relevant championship.

The Islanders are on their own island, no pun intended. They have 4 championships in 4 years. It was a dynasty and then nothing after. I don't think the Islanders pretend that it's been anything but embarrassing for 20 years. Jets fans (until recently) have actually been proud of what they've been accomplishing.. much like Rangers fans... even though ultimately, but franchises really aren't accomplishing the ultimate goal. And that's fine, but stop pretending like you're the greatest thing the sport has to offer.

In comment 12094119 Mike in Long Beach said:

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Quote: Rangers fans truly are the worst of the big NY team fan bases. The Yankees have every right to be proud. They're the most successful American sports team ever. The Giants have 2 Super Bowls since 2007. The Knicks suck ass, but Knicks fans don't pretend that they're good. But Rangers fans? Well every year, a team that's won one championship in 75 years is somehow the saving grace for you entitled batch of losers. The lack of perspective this fan base has is astonishing.

Absolutely an absurd statement. Worst fans

1. Jets (only because there are more than them)
2. Then Islanders

Sense of entitlement? I guess people can just make $#1t up and because it's said - it's true.

I know 0 Ranger fans who live in the past nor have a sense of entitlement. Yet "YOU GUYS" - say things like, at least we took Pittsburgh to 6 games last year. Or the Islanders at least have heart.

And Ranger fans have a sense of entitlement?

When people talk about the little brother complex thing, Fekker is literally THE guy they're talking about.

Textbook.

In comment 12094137 Mike in Long Beach said:

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In comment 12094121 Wuphat said: Quote: Jets fan comparison. Honestly, I think the Jets = Rangers fan base comparison is much more realistic. Every year Jets fans are chirping, just like Rangers fans, and every year it ends poorly. Both have 1 relevant championship.

Keep saying it - it will become true.

In comment 12094147 arcarsenal said:

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When people talk about the little brother complex thing, Fekker is literally THE guy they're talking about. Textbook.

I think if I'm the little brother, then a more complete analogy would be the little brother who'd love to look up to big brother, but there's just nothing to admire.

So now little brother is taking over.

Isles had a blink of success 30 years ago, and they're the king of the mountain in this town?

Dee
Lou
Shawn
Al

Last 30 years....bla bla....joke of a franchise....bla bla....we're faster...bla bla.... All your popularity, fanfare,money, and efforts have brought exactly nothing but heartache to you guys since 94. You may pass us in the standings and you should. After all you do have Kreider, Hagelin, and Du Clair. However, you'll just fall short in the playoffs again just as the rags and Vigneault always do. If not, we know the NHL refs will cheat and take any chance you have away.

Isles fans, we already know they enjoy shitting on us like OSI enjoys shitting on women. We don't need their approval. Where is Dav by the way? Nice speech Fish. The sad part is it's probably better than Jacks.

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Absolutely an absurd statement. Worst fans 1. Jets (only because there are more than them) 2. Then Islanders Sense of entitlement? I guess people can just make $#1t up and because it's said - it's true. I know 0 Ranger fans who live in the past nor have a sense of entitlement. Yet "YOU GUYS" - say things like, at least we took Pittsburgh to 6 games last year. Or the Islanders at least have heart. And Ranger fans have a sense of entitlement?

By "Big NY" fan bases, I'm referring to Yankees/Giants/Knicks/Rangers. I thought that was pretty clearly when I broke it down team by team in the following paragraph, but I must've forgotten I'm talking to Rangers fans who don't get it.

And yes, there is am embarrassing sense of entitlement. Look no further than your reactions to the Islanders' early success and the Rangers' recent hot streak. Take a guess which one you guys have invalidated and which one is a precursor of things to come.

It's a terrible fan base that acts like they're a perennial contender when they're not. It's a terrible fan base that worships their ringless netminder.

Simply put, they're foolhardy assholes, and boy is it fun putting you in your place thus far through half a season.

In comment 12094153 Mike in Long Beach said:

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In comment 12094147 arcarsenal said: Quote: When people talk about the little brother complex thing, Fekker is literally THE guy they're talking about. Textbook. I think if I'm the little brother, then a more complete analogy would be the little brother who'd love to look up to big brother, but there's just nothing to admire. So now little brother is taking over.

You should admire the fact that we can win a playoff series. The last time your team did that, you were still in diapers.

And.. yawn.

Wake me up when you just have a better season than the Rangers. Hasn't happened once since the lockout.

In comment 12094153 Mike in Long Beach said:

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In comment 12094147 arcarsenal said: Quote: When people talk about the little brother complex thing, Fekker is literally THE guy they're talking about. Textbook. I think if I'm the little brother, then a more complete analogy would be the little brother who'd love to look up to big brother, but there's just nothing to admire. So now little brother is taking over.

Taking over what?

Here is a quote from your Jets former coach:

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"When people ask me what it's like to share New York with the Giants, my response is always I am not sharing it with them - they are sharing it with me," Ryan writes. "Some people like to say the Giants are the big brother team and the Jets are the little brother team. I know it's going to (tick) off every Giants fan to hear this, but here you go: I really don't care. "We came to New York City to be the best team in the NFL, not just the best team in New York City. And I have news for you: We are the better team. We're the big brother....It seems clear that right now we are the better team and we are going to remain the better team for the next 10 years. Whether you like it or not, those are the facts and that's what is going to happen."

Sounds very similar.

In comment 12093963 Greg from LI said:

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Rangers need to tighten things up a bit. They really didn't play particularly well in San Jose despite the win.

Could not have said it better myself. We played like shit in the 3rd period. It was a nice win, but we need to put together a strong effort on both sides of the ice for all three periods.

In comment 12094154 Wuphat said:

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Isles had a blink of success 30 years ago, and they're the king of the mountain in this town? Dee Lou Shawn Al

A blink? The pro sports record for consecutive playoff series wins is some blink.

But you know, I'd prefer not to talk about those. I was born in 1985 so, unlike Rangers fans, I don't cling to some relic of a distant past. We are the best team now, and that's all I need.

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However, you'll just fall short in the playoffs again

So, by definition, the odds are that most teams will fall short.

Better to fall short in the playoffs than to fall short of the playoffs.

But, hey, the Isles might get in the tournament this year. There's hope.

The Giants have 2 Super Bowls sine 2007.
Th Rangers have 1 championship in 75 years.

Sooo... this implication that the Rangers are somehow the Giants in your Islanders=Jets scenario is... funny I guess?

LOLak

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We are the best team now, and that's all I need.

Nope, by any measure you are incorrect.

One measure would be that the reigning champs are the best until they've been unseated -- that would be the Kings

The other measure would be the team with the most points -- That would be the Preadators and Ducks. Of course, the edge there goes to Nashville because of games in hand.

Better record than the Rangers (even though there is an imbalance of games) =/= best team. It's barely an argument for better team than the Rangers currently.

talk about dillusional. I, for one, have been very complimentary of the Islanders. I just find it odd that you think Ranger fans have a sense of entitlement. I NEVER in my life feel like the Rangers "got this". Nor do I point back to past years (because the Rangers have one cup in 70 something years).

You are the guys who say in 2014 - well last year we took the Penguins in 6 and you guys lost (even thought the Rangers would win that series).

How about this gem - in 2005, the Devils smoked the Rangers in a sweep - Islander fans "AT least we won a game in the playoffs" - however the Islanders didnt make tjhe playoffs that year, they were referring to the Tampa Bay series pre-lockout.

But the Ranger fans are dillusional. I don't remember being in the Finals last year saying - well we at least made it further than the Islanders.

In comment 12094182 Mike in Long Beach said:

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The Giants have 2 Super Bowls sine 2007. Th Rangers have 1 championship in 75 years. Sooo... this implication that the Rangers are somehow the Giants in your Islanders=Jets scenario is... funny I guess?

Have I said the Rangers and the Giants are equals?

Again, I guess because you typed it - it is true. I'll scroll up and check but I don't remember saying this. So is it funny? It's false - maybe funny?

even won a playoff series?

Dale Hunter took a cheap shot on Pierre Turgeon. Glenn Healy was great that playoff run. He would eventually win a Stanley Cup the next year on some irrelevant team.

In comment 12094196 Drewcon40 said:

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talk about dillusional. I, for one, have been very complimentary of the Islanders. I just find it odd that you think Ranger fans have a sense of entitlement. I NEVER in my life feel like the Rangers "got this". Nor do I point back to past years (because the Rangers have one cup in 70 something years). You are the guys who say in 2014 - well last year we took the Penguins in 6 and you guys lost (even thought the Rangers would win that series). How about this gem - in 2005, the Devils smoked the Rangers in a sweep - Islander fans "AT least we won a game in the playoffs" - however the Islanders didnt make tjhe playoffs that year, they were referring to the Tampa Bay series pre-lockout. But the Ranger fans are dillusional. I don't remember being in the Finals last year saying - well we at least made it further than the Islanders.

Drew, my comments are obviously not intended for all Rangers fans.

I appreciate that - I was just shocked that Ranger fans are labeled with a sense of entitlement. I, personally, have been frustrated that the Rangers cannot seem to get into the upper echelon of teams. They just went on a winning streak and yet are a Wild Card team. I bash the Rangers more than most as a frustrated fan.

In comment 12094234 Drewcon40 said:

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I appreciate that - I was just shocked that Ranger fans are labeled with a sense of entitlement. I, personally, have been frustrated that the Rangers cannot seem to get into the upper echelon of teams. They just went on a winning streak and yet are a Wild Card team. I bash the Rangers more than most as a frustrated fan.

Drewcon, I actually feel a little bad because you're trying to be reasonable with me right now.... but I'm just enjoying the banter. You're a good fan and I've just messing around. This is fun.

In comment 12094234 Drewcon40 said:

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I appreciate that - I was just shocked that Ranger fans are labeled with a sense of entitlement. I, personally, have been frustrated that the Rangers cannot seem to get into the upper echelon of teams. They just went on a winning streak and yet are a Wild Card team. I bash the Rangers more than most as a frustrated fan.

IMO the Rangers are one of those teams who don't really turn in on until this time of year. They are really rolling right now.

LGR, fuck the fucking Islanders

In comment 12094119 Mike in Long Beach said:

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Quote: The problem is Isles fans treating a pre-ASG matchup as their super bowl. Rangers fans know it's just a game, and a fairly unimportant one at that since the Rangers would need to totally collapse to miss the playoffs. Literally all year long you guys keep singing the same song. It's only 1 month! it's only a 1/4 season! It's only 3 months! It's not even the All Star break! And all the while you continue to trail us. Meanwhile, your pre-All Star break run of 13 out of 14... well that obviously means a lot. You're clearly a Cup Contender because of a holiday season run! Your early success is valid. Ours is a mirage. It's so clear now. Rangers fans truly are the worst of the big NY team fan bases. The Yankees have every right to be proud. They're the most successful American sports team ever. The Giants have 2 Super Bowls since 2007. The Knicks suck ass, but Knicks fans don't pretend that they're good. But Rangers fans? Well every year, a team that's won one championship in 75 years is somehow the saving grace for you entitled batch of losers. The lack of perspective this fan base has is astonishing.

You summed them up perfectly, they are the Notre Dame football version for hockey. Everyone wants them to do well because they are from NY and good for ratings. When they start doing well you hear this is great this is going to be the year and everyone starts declaring this is the year they win the Cup. Then they get to the finals and get swept!

Look our 1st place team will just show up tonight. I hope they just let the Isles on the ice with a superior franchise. I am not sure that any thing we have accomplished so far this season means anything if can not just compete with the 2014 Stanley Cup Final runner-ups. I mean if we get it to a skills competiton it would mean that we were lucky just to keep it tied to the end. I am sure already the refs will screw the Rangers with numerous horrible calls that any normal fan will know was a penalty or not a penalty. I am sure the King will show up with his Olypmic Gold Medal and show it to his teammates to help inspire them of what to aspire to. We will show up with our bottom of the barrel coach, our above avg. record on the road and see what happens. I just hope when tonight is over WE KICK THE SHIT OUT OF THE RAGS!!!!

Rangers: 22 ROW in 39 games
Islanders: 22 ROW in 42 games

This board is living proof it applies to the Giants as well. There are idiot Ranger fans who say stupid shit, and idiot Islander fans who say stupid shit. Arguing about whose fan base is worse seems a little silly.

Lets all just agree Islanders >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Rangers, and then enjoy tonight's game.

ohio. We all can agree on that

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You summed them up perfectly, they are the Notre Dame football version for hockey. Everyone wants them to do well because they are from NY and good for ratings. When they start doing well you hear this is great this is going to be the year and everyone starts declaring this is the year they win the Cup. Then they get to the finals and get swept! Look our 1st place team will just show up tonight. I hope they just let the Isles on the ice with a superior franchise. I am not sure that any thing we have accomplished so far this season means anything if can not just compete with the 2014 Stanley Cup Final runner-ups. I mean if we get it to a skills competiton it would mean that we were lucky just to keep it tied to the end. I am sure already the refs will screw the Rangers with numerous horrible calls that any normal fan will know was a penalty or not a penalty. I am sure the King will show up with his Olypmic Gold Medal and show it to his teammates to help inspire them of what to aspire to. We will show up with our bottom of the barrel coach, our above avg. record on the road and see what happens. I just hope when tonight is over WE KICK THE SHIT OUT OF THE RAGS!!!!

We were actually lucky enough to win one game in the finals.

In comment 12094317 The 12th Man said:

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In comment 12094119 Mike in Long Beach said: Quote: Quote: The problem is Isles fans treating a pre-ASG matchup as their super bowl. Rangers fans know it's just a game, and a fairly unimportant one at that since the Rangers would need to totally collapse to miss the playoffs. Literally all year long you guys keep singing the same song. It's only 1 month! it's only a 1/4 season! It's only 3 months! It's not even the All Star break! And all the while you continue to trail us. Meanwhile, your pre-All Star break run of 13 out of 14... well that obviously means a lot. You're clearly a Cup Contender because of a holiday season run! Your early success is valid. Ours is a mirage. It's so clear now. Rangers fans truly are the worst of the big NY team fan bases. The Yankees have every right to be proud. They're the most successful American sports team ever. The Giants have 2 Super Bowls since 2007. The Knicks suck ass, but Knicks fans don't pretend that they're good. But Rangers fans? Well every year, a team that's won one championship in 75 years is somehow the saving grace for you entitled batch of losers. The lack of perspective this fan base has is astonishing. You summed them up perfectly, they are the Notre Dame football version for hockey. Everyone wants them to do well because they are from NY and good for ratings. When they start doing well you hear this is great this is going to be the year and everyone starts declaring this is the year they win the Cup. Then they get to the finals and get swept! Look our 1st place team will just show up tonight. I hope they just let the Isles on the ice with a superior franchise. I am not sure that any thing we have accomplished so far this season means anything if can not just compete with the 2014 Stanley Cup Final runner-ups. I mean if we get it to a skills competiton it would mean that we were lucky just to keep it tied to the end. I am sure already the refs will screw the Rangers with numerous horrible calls that any normal fan will know was a penalty or not a penalty. I am sure the King will show up with his Olypmic Gold Medal and show it to his teammates to help inspire them of what to aspire to. We will show up with our bottom of the barrel coach, our above avg. record on the road and see what happens. I just hope when tonight is over WE KICK THE SHIT OUT OF THE RAGS!!!!

Am I forgetting the time when the Rangers got to the finals and got swept?

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ohio. We all can agree on that

Is this the chief of the Hekawis?

In comment 12094060 JayBinQueens said:

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If we win - "it's only a January game", "after a California road trip, of course the Rangers would come out flat" yada yada yada If we lose: "Islanders suck" "they will never sustain the success through out the season" yada yada. Whatever happens, us Islander fans can always hang one thing over you fuckers: Hudson is a Rangers fan.... Let that sink in for a while.

Well, he's half a Rangers fan - you guys have 12th Man.

In comment 12094320 Greg from LI said:

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Rangers: 22 ROW in 39 games Islanders: 22 ROW in 42 games

Greg, should we start copying and pasting all the analytics that the Islanders are in the top of the league in most advanced stats? If you believe in those the Isles are not going away this season. The key is to get into the playoffs. Being ahead of the Rags is irrelevant.

Or I may be forced to listen to Sam Rosen pleasure himself to Rick Nash all night.

In comment 12094371 gmen9892 said:

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In comment 12094317 The 12th Man said: Quote: In comment 12094119 Mike in Long Beach said: Quote: Quote: The problem is Isles fans treating a pre-ASG matchup as their super bowl. Rangers fans know it's just a game, and a fairly unimportant one at that since the Rangers would need to totally collapse to miss the playoffs. Literally all year long you guys keep singing the same song. It's only 1 month! it's only a 1/4 season! It's only 3 months! It's not even the All Star break! And all the while you continue to trail us. Meanwhile, your pre-All Star break run of 13 out of 14... well that obviously means a lot. You're clearly a Cup Contender because of a holiday season run! Your early success is valid. Ours is a mirage. It's so clear now. Rangers fans truly are the worst of the big NY team fan bases. The Yankees have every right to be proud. They're the most successful American sports team ever. The Giants have 2 Super Bowls since 2007. The Knicks suck ass, but Knicks fans don't pretend that they're good. But Rangers fans? Well every year, a team that's won one championship in 75 years is somehow the saving grace for you entitled batch of losers. The lack of perspective this fan base has is astonishing. You summed them up perfectly, they are the Notre Dame football version for hockey. Everyone wants them to do well because they are from NY and good for ratings. When they start doing well you hear this is great this is going to be the year and everyone starts declaring this is the year they win the Cup. Then they get to the finals and get swept! Look our 1st place team will just show up tonight. I hope they just let the Isles on the ice with a superior franchise. I am not sure that any thing we have accomplished so far this season means anything if can not just compete with the 2014 Stanley Cup Final runner-ups. I mean if we get it to a skills competiton it would mean that we were lucky just to keep it tied to the end. I am sure already the refs will screw the Rangers with numerous horrible calls that any normal fan will know was a penalty or not a penalty. I am sure the King will show up with his Olypmic Gold Medal and show it to his teammates to help inspire them of what to aspire to. We will show up with our bottom of the barrel coach, our above avg. record on the road and see what happens. I just hope when tonight is over WE KICK THE SHIT OUT OF THE RAGS!!!! Am I forgetting the time when the Rangers got to the finals and got swept?

I know they did not get swept it just felt that way.

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Or I may be forced to listen to Sam Rosen pleasure himself to Rick Nash all night.

I like Sam. Micheletti sucks, though.

they were a post a bad call, unlucky in a 2nd OT that could have got them to a game 6.

Kudos!

In comment 12094379 BrettNYG10 said:

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In comment 12094060 JayBinQueens said: Quote: If we win - "it's only a January game", "after a California road trip, of course the Rangers would come out flat" yada yada yada If we lose: "Islanders suck" "they will never sustain the success through out the season" yada yada. Whatever happens, us Islander fans can always hang one thing over you fuckers: Hudson is a Rangers fan.... Let that sink in for a while. Well, he's half a Rangers fan - you guys have 12th Man.

Brett I never take any guy seriously who has a woman's name as his 1st name.

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they were a post a bad call, unlucky in a 2nd OT that could have got them to a game 6.

Oh! You DID watch the series. Thanks for acknowledging some of the bad luck. To be honest, I am still in shock that my lowly Rangers made it that far with who you call a "queen". We made it despite Lundqvist being our overrated goalie.

Round 3
Series M W L GF GA
New York Islanders 4 0 22 8
New York Rangers 0 4 8 22

Apr 28 New York Rangers 2 5 at New York Islanders
Apr 30 New York Rangers 3 7 at New York Islanders
May 2 New York Islanders 5 1 at New York Rangers
May 5 New York Islanders 5 2 at New York Rangers

New York Islanders win series 4 games to 0

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That one is tattooed on my brain. I'll never forget it.

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That one is tattooed on my brain. I'll never forget it.

exactly. that 22-3 curbstomp was an absolutely beautiful way to start a cup run.

fuck the isles.

In comment 12094457 Greg from LI said:

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That one is tattooed on my brain. I'll never forget it.

Here is what is etched in my brain. The Islanders have played the Rangers 8 times in the playoffs. The islanders have won 5 times and lost 3. Hopefully for the good of this board and to get us all through to baseball season and training camp they get a chance to make it 6 and 3.

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That one is tattooed on my brain. I'll never forget it.

Well it's not like there are a bunch of Stanley Cup winning years for it to get lost in...

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Here is what is etched in my brain. The Islanders have played the Rangers 8 times in the playoffs. The islanders have won 5 times and lost 3. Hopefully for the good of this board and to get us all through to baseball season and training camp they get a chance to make it 6 and 3.

12th Man - The Rangers suck though, they aren't making the playoffs.

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Well it's not like there are a bunch of Stanley Cup winning years for it to get lost in...

Yeahhhh!!! Mike from Ohio - Tell 'em. The "Rags" think they are the Bruins, Hawks, Kings, Canadiens or Islanders.

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In comment 12094474 Mike from Ohio said: Quote: Well it's not like there are a bunch of Stanley Cup winning years for it to get lost in... Yeahhhh!!! Mike from Ohio - Tell 'em. The "Rags" think they are the Bruins, Hawks, Kings, Canadiens or Islanders.

Ummmmm...not my words, but please, feel free to criticize me with something someone else said.

In comment 12094457 Greg from LI said:

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That one is tattooed on my brain. I'll never forget it.

That year bothered me in many ways.A) Our playoff hero Glenn Healey leaves to become the Rags backup.B) We replace him with Ron Hextall C) that series.

Hextall was terrible

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Yeahhhh!!! Mike from Ohio - Tell 'em. The "Rags" think they are the Bruins, Hawks, Kings, Canadiens or Islanders. Ummmmm...not my words, but please, feel free to criticize me with something someone else said.

Well at least we have the Giants and this in common.

In comment 12094490 Drewcon40 said:

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In comment 12094485 Mike from Ohio said: Quote: Yeahhhh!!! Mike from Ohio - Tell 'em. The "Rags" think they are the Bruins, Hawks, Kings, Canadiens or Islanders. Ummmmm...not my words, but please, feel free to criticize me with something someone else said. Well at least we have the Giants and this in common.

I'm pretty sure this is the first time I have responded to you on this thread Drew.

But we still do have the Giants in common.

but I saw the Caps are 18-1-4 in last 23 games; holy crap.

And yes, only loss to Rangers!

In Nov. I stated that the teams that play the year before in the Cup takes them longer to get going. After that I ran into Ron Greschner we were playing poker together in AC. He said same thing I did. He said Rangers would get it going and that the Islanders were not going away that the biggest moves they made was Boychuk and Halak. He felt like I that this was going to be a great year of hockey in NY and to sit back and enjoy it. It is exactly what has happened and it is exactly what I am doing.

Brett's trap game comment was funny. Overall, though this is a potentially 4 pt game all that is important is getting into the playoffs. The Islanders are a solid team now and some back and forth is good and makes the games more fun. That being said the Islanders need to keep doing what they are doing and they will be in the playoffs.

As for tonight going to be fun watching a game that is not only for bragging rights on the board but 2 quality teams that both have NY in their names playing hockey again. It is about time. GO ISLES!!!!

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but I saw the Caps are 18-1-4 in last 23 games; holy crap. And yes, only loss to Rangers!

And the Rangers partially won that game because of a bad call against Ovechkin in the second that led to a PP goal.

that was actually a cool story to read. That is awesome you met Gresch and the comments. This isn't a sarcastic "cool story bro" post. Thanks for sharing that...

as far as my confidence in my team (all of my teams). I always expect the worst and criticize the Rangers (and Giants)

It should be fun tonight - and I look at the Islanders (always) as a tough game.

this is always tough game from both sides. the good thing is both teams are relatively healthy. It is a game in Jan. that very easily can have you looking ahead to what can be in April or May? I have said my share of dumb shit on here just like anyone else. That being said when I hear the people who just talk shit and do not give credit to what kind of team the Isles, I know they are starting to get worried about them.

Nice of most of you to support the team when they are doing well.

Caps have 4 regulation losses and 5 OT losses in their last 23. not sure where this stat comes from.

Rangers, Caps, Islanders and Pens are all playing great hockey of late.

In comment 12094518 BrettNYG10 said:

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In comment 12094507 RinR said: Quote: but I saw the Caps are 18-1-4 in last 23 games; holy crap. And yes, only loss to Rangers! And the Rangers partially won that game because of a bad call against Ovechkin in the second that led to a PP goal.

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Nice of most of you to support the team when they are doing well.

Go back to sleep, dope.

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Caps have 4 regulation losses and 5 OT losses in their last 23. not sure where this stat comes from. Rangers, Caps, Islanders and Pens are all playing great hockey of late. In comment 12094518 BrettNYG10 said: Quote: In comment 12094507 RinR said: Quote: but I saw the Caps are 18-1-4 in last 23 games; holy crap. And yes, only loss to Rangers! And the Rangers partially won that game because of a bad call against Ovechkin in the second that led to a PP goal.

Hey look during that time the Islanders beat them twice in OT. Those 2 wins do not count though as you know some people on this thread do not count OT and shootout wins as legit wins.

Gonna rake your fuckin tits tonight.

Shootout wins? Hell fuck no.

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Gonna rake your fuckin tits tonight.

Ouch! Even as a male that sounds rough. Anyone ever take a shower after runner's nipples?

In comment 12093540 GiveShockeyTheBall said:

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You guys act like their team is the Blackhawks or Kings. You guys remind me of Jets fans, pumping your chests after a few good playoff runs. Its all about the RINGS.....you have 1 since 1940.

Whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa.....Jets fans?
No dude, that is what ISLES fan remind me of...a cross-breed between Jets fans ans Redskins fans.

EVERYTIME you guys make ANY kind of upgrade, have a three game POINT streak, you all act like you've completed the drive for five.

Tomas Vanek, Dan Boyle, Ryan Smyth, Garth Snow is God.....sigh....it sucks the commish is one of maybe 5 Piles fans beause otherwise this shitstain of a team is long gone from the NY market.

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You had to go on a record-setting run just get a whiff of the Islanders' farts in the standings. But tonight it's time for your reality check. The landscape of the Metropolitan division has changed, and for you guys, not for the better. You all are in for a valuable lesson tonight.

Spoken like a very humble Isles/Jets/Redskins fan.

go fuck yourself with one of Mario's old rusty ice skates

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Nice of most of you to support the team when they are doing well.

LOL....what happened to the "If the Isles draw at least 10K tonight...everybody gets a free kids meal!"

Keep 'em coming.

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Keep 'em coming.

Admit he's one of yours Brett! Do it!!

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In comment 12094121 Wuphat said: Quote: Jets fan comparison. Honestly, I think the Jets = Rangers fan base comparison is much more realistic. Every year Jets fans are chirping, just like Rangers fans, and every year it ends poorly. Both have 1 relevant championship. The Islanders are on their own island, no pun intended. They have 4 championships in 4 years. It was a dynasty and then nothing after. I don't think the Islanders pretend that it's been anything but embarrassing for 20 years. Jets fans (until recently) have actually been proud of what they've been accomplishing.. much like Rangers fans... even though ultimately, but franchises really aren't accomplishing the ultimate goal. And that's fine, but stop pretending like you're the greatest thing the sport has to offer.

Shut the fuck up.

Rangers fans are the best fans in both NY and the NHL. They are the most loyal, diehard, and committed.
Your fanbase didn't even sell out during the drive for five, and was back to drawing 10K within a few seasons of the gravy train running out....a dynasty which, very impressive, SHOULD HAVE stopped in 1982 but you got LUCKY and beat PIT in OT in game seven.

Ranger fans ARE humble, very. I never see threads coming out each time some marginal upgrade is made proclaiming the team to be a contender.
EVERY FUCKING YEAR, your stupid FIVE fans do the same shit.
Devil fans at least KNOW their place, you guys are JETS FANS, you use any bit of positive news as a chance to stick your chest out because it kills you that YOU ARE NOT and never will be a legitimate New York team.

(Or her - let's not be sexist).

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At least you have the sense to be Giants fans, unlike 90% of the Isles fan base who are Jets fans.

90% of the Jet fanbase is Isles fans?
No wonder they can't sell out those PSLs!!!
I think the NY Redbulls have more fans.

In comment 12094718 hudson said:

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In comment 12094137 Mike in Long Beach said: Quote: In comment 12094121 Wuphat said: Quote: Jets fan comparison. Honestly, I think the Jets = Rangers fan base comparison is much more realistic. Every year Jets fans are chirping, just like Rangers fans, and every year it ends poorly. Both have 1 relevant championship. The Islanders are on their own island, no pun intended. They have 4 championships in 4 years. It was a dynasty and then nothing after. I don't think the Islanders pretend that it's been anything but embarrassing for 20 years. Jets fans (until recently) have actually been proud of what they've been accomplishing.. much like Rangers fans... even though ultimately, but franchises really aren't accomplishing the ultimate goal. And that's fine, but stop pretending like you're the greatest thing the sport has to offer. Shut the fuck up. Rangers fans are the best fans in both NY and the NHL. They are the most loyal, diehard, and committed. Your fanbase didn't even sell out during the drive for five, and was back to drawing 10K within a few seasons of the gravy train running out....a dynasty which, very impressive, SHOULD HAVE stopped in 1982 but you got LUCKY and beat PIT in OT in game seven. Ranger fans ARE humble, very. I never see threads coming out each time some marginal upgrade is made proclaiming the team to be a contender. EVERY FUCKING YEAR, your stupid FIVE fans do the same shit. Devil fans at least KNOW their place, you guys are JETS FANS, you use any bit of positive news as a chance to stick your chest out because it kills you that YOU ARE NOT and never will be a legitimate New York team.

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hudson's going to blow a fucking blood vessel.

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(Or her - let's not be sexist).

The whole "Hudson sux bc he likes two teams" it's overplayed.
Born in the mid-80s and when I was three I was watching on Sportschannel USA Mario...I got hooked before my family's NY influence got on me.
Love the original six, love the diehardness of Ranger fans.

It's not like I'm a Ranger and Red Wing fan...THAT I could see being a front runner....like Christie is being a Jets and Cowboys fan.

for tonight's game are out of control. Not bad for a team with only 5 fans. NYC has spoken and NYI is the most attractive visiting opponent at MSG so far this year $$$ wise.

Hudson.. seriously dude. If you disappeared, no one in the world would care. Just go away.

We've renounced him more times than I can count.

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In comment 12094719 BrettNYG10 said: Quote: (Or her - let's not be sexist). It's not like I'm a Ranger and Red Wing fan...THAT I could see being a front runner

Wait, what?

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Hudson.. seriously dude. If you disappeared, no one in the world would care. Just go away.

Just like if the Islandewrs were to move to KC...nobody alos would care.

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for tonight's game are out of control. Not bad for a team with only 5 fans. NYC has spoken and NYI is the most attractive visiting opponent at MSG so far this year $$$ wise.

Yes, because the Islanders are playing...the Islanders?
Dumbass, the game is at MSG and involves the Rangers...Rangers Isles tickets always are expensive BECAUSE OF RANGER FANS not because of your five imbreed fucking fans who get invaded by 2/3rds of the league.

In comment 12094791 hudson said:

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In comment 12094762 Metnut said: Quote: for tonight's game are out of control. Not bad for a team with only 5 fans. NYC has spoken and NYI is the most attractive visiting opponent at MSG so far this year $$$ wise. Yes, because the Islanders are playing...the Islanders? Dumbass, the game is at MSG and involves the Rangers...Rangers Isles tickets always are expensive BECAUSE OF RANGER FANS not because of your five imbreed fucking fans who get invaded by 2/3rds of the league.

You should understand what visiting opponent means before you start calling people names. Thanks for capitalizing "Dumbass" though.

In comment 12094752 hudson said:

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In comment 12094719 BrettNYG10 said: Quote: (Or her - let's not be sexist). The whole "Hudson sux bc he likes two teams" it's overplayed. Born in the mid-80s and when I was three I was watching on Sportschannel USA Mario...I got hooked before my family's NY influence got on me. Love the original six, love the diehardness of Ranger fans. It's not like I'm a Ranger and Red Wing fan...THAT I could see being a front runner....like Christie is being a Jets and Cowboys fan.

So, your original love was Mario' Penguins and then the Rangers got good. Then, let me guess, Sid came around and now you like them both. It's honestly like someone of my age being a miners and Giants fan. As a matter of fact it's exactly like Chris Christie. When he grew up Staubach and company were Americas team and then he likes the Jets too. But I'm not judging you. Like who you want.

And the Rangers fans say that they never bring up popularity or attendance.

In comment 12094799 Metnut said:

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In comment 12094791 hudson said: Quote: In comment 12094762 Metnut said: Quote: for tonight's game are out of control. Not bad for a team with only 5 fans. NYC has spoken and NYI is the most attractive visiting opponent at MSG so far this year $$$ wise. Yes, because the Islanders are playing...the Islanders? Dumbass, the game is at MSG and involves the Rangers...Rangers Isles tickets always are expensive BECAUSE OF RANGER FANS not because of your five imbreed fucking fans who get invaded by 2/3rds of the league. You should understand what visiting opponent means before you start calling people names. Thanks for capitalizing "Dumbass" though.

Are the Islanders playing the Islanders?
Your fanbase is so pathetic you have to use prices to a Ranger HOME game as proof you exist in significant numbers.

I just checked Tiqiq....Rangers tickets are like the most expensive in the US...meantime I can still get tickets at the Maus for $75 for a Ranger game, and $10 for a Blue Jackets game...but yes...YOUR fanbase is driving the ticket market.
IDIOT.

In comment 12094791 hudson said:

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In comment 12094762 Metnut said: Quote: for tonight's game are out of control. Not bad for a team with only 5 fans. NYC has spoken and NYI is the most attractive visiting opponent at MSG so far this year $$$ wise. Yes, because the Islanders are playing...the Islanders? Dumbass, the game is at MSG and involves the Rangers...Rangers Isles tickets always are expensive BECAUSE OF RANGER FANS not because of your five imbreed fucking fans who get invaded by 2/3rds of the league.

Come on Metnut, how dumb can you be? Really? You think fact that the away team shares the same city as the Rangers would make the game a more desirable ticket? What are you smoking?

Funny thing is Islander fans will be fighting with Hudson on Friday too.

Is it time for the puck to drop yet? The arguing isn't even entertaining anymore. It's the same recycled thread every time these teams play.

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Funny thing is Islander fans will be fighting with Hudson on Friday too.

Haha, I love how there was some fun back and forth banter, and then he showed up and all the Rangers fans collectively said "God damnit" and just walked away.

He is an absolute embarrassment.

In comment 12094811 Dave M said:

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In comment 12094752 hudson said: Quote: In comment 12094719 BrettNYG10 said: Quote: (Or her - let's not be sexist). The whole "Hudson sux bc he likes two teams" it's overplayed. Born in the mid-80s and when I was three I was watching on Sportschannel USA Mario...I got hooked before my family's NY influence got on me. Love the original six, love the diehardness of Ranger fans. It's not like I'm a Ranger and Red Wing fan...THAT I could see being a front runner....like Christie is being a Jets and Cowboys fan. So, your original love was Mario' Penguins and then the Rangers got good. Then, let me guess, Sid came around and now you like them both. It's honestly like someone of my age being a miners and Giants fan. As a matter of fact it's exactly like Chris Christie. When he grew up Staubach and company were Americas team and then he likes the Jets too. But I'm not judging you. Like who you want. And the Rangers fans say that they never bring up popularity or attendance.

Start a new thread to discuss this...I don't want this dragging down or distracting from the game..but no. It is not the same.
I like the NY teams in, the legit, real NY teams, in all sports I follow.
The only catch is Mario...which actually not only made me a fan of them...but made hockey my favorite sport and the sport I choose to play growing up over baseball and football.

In comment 12094817 hudson said:

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In comment 12094799 Metnut said: Quote: In comment 12094791 hudson said: Quote: In comment 12094762 Metnut said: Quote: for tonight's game are out of control. Not bad for a team with only 5 fans. NYC has spoken and NYI is the most attractive visiting opponent at MSG so far this year $$$ wise. Yes, because the Islanders are playing...the Islanders? Dumbass, the game is at MSG and involves the Rangers...Rangers Isles tickets always are expensive BECAUSE OF RANGER FANS not because of your five imbreed fucking fans who get invaded by 2/3rds of the league. You should understand what visiting opponent means before you start calling people names. Thanks for capitalizing "Dumbass" though. Are the Islanders playing the Islanders? Your fanbase is so pathetic you have to use prices to a Ranger HOME game as proof you exist in significant numbers. I just checked Tiqiq....Rangers tickets are like the most expensive in the US...meantime I can still get tickets at the Maus for $75 for a Ranger game, and $10 for a Blue Jackets game...but yes...YOUR fanbase is driving the ticket market. IDIOT.

Look before you speak

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In comment 12094560 nygmen84 said: Quote: Nice of most of you to support the team when they are doing well. LOL....what happened to the "If the Isles draw at least 10K tonight...everybody gets a free kids meal!"

Haha. Good times!!

In comment 12094811 Dave M said:

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In comment 12094752 hudson said: Quote: In comment 12094719 BrettNYG10 said: Quote: (Or her - let's not be sexist). The whole "Hudson sux bc he likes two teams" it's overplayed. Born in the mid-80s and when I was three I was watching on Sportschannel USA Mario...I got hooked before my family's NY influence got on me. Love the original six, love the diehardness of Ranger fans. It's not like I'm a Ranger and Red Wing fan...THAT I could see being a front runner....like Christie is being a Jets and Cowboys fan. So, your original love was Mario' Penguins and then the Rangers got good. Then, let me guess, Sid came around and now you like them both. It's honestly like someone of my age being a miners and Giants fan. As a matter of fact it's exactly like Chris Christie. When he grew up Staubach and company were Americas team and then he likes the Jets too. But I'm not judging you. Like who you want. And the Rangers fans say that they never bring up popularity or attendance.

And hudson you also say you love the original six. That would include the RedWings. So in short, you like the orifinal six and the Penguins. You will work really hard to find a winner.

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The only catch is Mario...which actually not only made me a fan of them...but made hockey my favorite sport and the sport I choose to play growing up over baseball and football.

Why are you even bothering to explain yourself? Absolutely no one respects you, nor does anyone care about the journey that took you to being a bullshit fan. Just crawl into a hole and stay there.

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In comment 12094820 Danny Kanell said: Quote: Funny thing is Islander fans will be fighting with Hudson on Friday too. Haha, I love how there was some fun back and forth banter, and then he showed up and all the Rangers fans collectively said "God damnit" and just walked away. He is an absolute embarrassment.

No, your team for the last 30 years, your attendance on non-premium weekday games, you're head coach/GM Mike Milbury, Charles Wang, Garth Snow, Thomas Vanek trade, and FISHSTIX jersey is the absolute embarrassment. Please, do us all a favor and jum off the Verazzano B.

Is 66 right now. Section 227.

Have some respect bro. I know it's hard.

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Quote: The only catch is Mario...which actually not only made me a fan of them...but made hockey my favorite sport and the sport I choose to play growing up over baseball and football. Why are you even bothering to explain yourself? Absolutely no one respects you, nor does anyone care about the journey that took you to being a bullshit fan. Just crawl into a hole and stay there.

Kinda like the ISlanders?
Nobody respects you, nobody cares about you, nobody cares about how Spanos amost played you out of the league...and yet you still persist?

Why can't you be like Devils fans and find your own space.
You don't see these threads when the Rangers play the Devs, please, learn from them how to behave as a counterfeit NY team.

on watching Super Mario at 3 years old and you were hooked. What kind of special memory does one have to have at 3 years old to comprehend what he is watching.
Sorry your ex girl was a Islanders fan and the guy she cheated on you with had seasons to the Islanders. Only explains the hate.
How about look at it the other way, we as fans have endured hell as a fan base and what little we had. The smallest positive sign was huge for us. Therefore we got a chance to be happy for once. Obviously all those experiments didn't pan out and it was back to the same shit. But guess what DBAG, things are improving for us and the 5 Islanders fans have become 10 and 15 and 20. You would have bailed on this team 20 years ago but Im still fucking here.

hudson's embarrassing the shit out of you guys.

In comment 12094828 Dave M said:

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In comment 12094817 hudson said: Quote: In comment 12094799 Metnut said: Quote: In comment 12094791 hudson said: Quote: In comment 12094762 Metnut said: Quote: for tonight's game are out of control. Not bad for a team with only 5 fans. NYC has spoken and NYI is the most attractive visiting opponent at MSG so far this year $$$ wise. Yes, because the Islanders are playing...the Islanders? Dumbass, the game is at MSG and involves the Rangers...Rangers Isles tickets always are expensive BECAUSE OF RANGER FANS not because of your five imbreed fucking fans who get invaded by 2/3rds of the league. You should understand what visiting opponent means before you start calling people names. Thanks for capitalizing "Dumbass" though. Are the Islanders playing the Islanders? Your fanbase is so pathetic you have to use prices to a Ranger HOME game as proof you exist in significant numbers. I just checked Tiqiq....Rangers tickets are like the most expensive in the US...meantime I can still get tickets at the Maus for $75 for a Ranger game, and $10 for a Blue Jackets game...but yes...YOUR fanbase is driving the ticket market. IDIOT. Look before you speak Link - ( New Window )

Are you fucking retarded?
READINS IS FUNDAMENTAL.
RIF.

I said, look on TIQIQ not Stubhub, and do it for games against non-premium teams, like the Blue Jackets, where you can get $10 seats.

The Red Wings don't count on a weekend! Even Florida would sell out that game.
Heck, you would have sold out that game last year.
Enjoy Joe Louis East.

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hudson's embarrassing the shit out of you guys.

I could say the same to you.

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on watching Super Mario at 3 years old and you were hooked. What kind of special memory does one have to have at 3 years old to comprehend what he is watching. Sorry your ex girl was a Islanders fan and the guy she cheated on you with had seasons to the Islanders. Only explains the hate. How about look at it the other way, we as fans have endured hell as a fan base and what little we had. The smallest positive sign was huge for us. Therefore we got a chance to be happy for once. Obviously all those experiments didn't pan out and it was back to the same shit. But guess what DBAG, things are improving for us and the 5 Islanders fans have become 10 and 15 and 20. You would have bailed on this team 20 years ago but Im still fucking here.

He wouldn't bail. He would wait for them to be relevant again and pretend he's a tri-fan

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on watching Super Mario at 3 years old and you were hooked. What kind of special memory does one have to have at 3 years old to comprehend what he is watching. Sorry your ex girl was a Islanders fan and the guy she cheated on you with had seasons to the Islanders. Only explains the hate. How about look at it the other way, we as fans have endured hell as a fan base and what little we had. The smallest positive sign was huge for us. Therefore we got a chance to be happy for once. Obviously all those experiments didn't pan out and it was back to the same shit. But guess what DBAG, things are improving for us and the 5 Islanders fans have become 10 and 15 and 20. You would have bailed on this team 20 years ago but Im still fucking here.

Girls don't like the Islanders, only skanks who smell like Fishstix do...and they aren't desirable ladies for me.
If you never spoke up until this season, it'd be one thing, but every year, every year....you all jump on the chance to believe it's 1984.
Tomas Vanek/Ryan Smtyh/on and on and on and on...you wanted a fucking banner for taking PIT to 6 games in the first round of a lockout shortened season.

In comment 12094852 hudson said:

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In comment 12094828 Dave M said: Quote: In comment 12094817 hudson said: Quote: In comment 12094799 Metnut said: Quote: In comment 12094791 hudson said: Quote: In comment 12094762 Metnut said: Quote: for tonight's game are out of control. Not bad for a team with only 5 fans. NYC has spoken and NYI is the most attractive visiting opponent at MSG so far this year $$$ wise. Yes, because the Islanders are playing...the Islanders? Dumbass, the game is at MSG and involves the Rangers...Rangers Isles tickets always are expensive BECAUSE OF RANGER FANS not because of your five imbreed fucking fans who get invaded by 2/3rds of the league. You should understand what visiting opponent means before you start calling people names. Thanks for capitalizing "Dumbass" though. Are the Islanders playing the Islanders? Your fanbase is so pathetic you have to use prices to a Ranger HOME game as proof you exist in significant numbers. I just checked Tiqiq....Rangers tickets are like the most expensive in the US...meantime I can still get tickets at the Maus for $75 for a Ranger game, and $10 for a Blue Jackets game...but yes...YOUR fanbase is driving the ticket market. IDIOT. Look before you speak Link - ( New Window ) Are you fucking retarded? READINS IS FUNDAMENTAL. RIF. I said, look on TIQIQ not Stubhub, and do it for games against non-premium teams, like the Blue Jackets, where you can get $10 seats. The Red Wings don't count on a weekend! Even Florida would sell out that game. Heck, you would have sold out that game last year. Enjoy Joe Louis East.

How would you explain that tickets to the game vs MTL is going for less than half the price of tonight's game? It even has the better night of the week

In comment 12094860 Danny Kanell said:

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Quote: Are you fucking retarded? READINS IS FUNDAMENTAL. RIF.

HAHAHA

In comment 12094860 Danny Kanell said:

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Quote: Are you fucking retarded? READINS IS FUNDAMENTAL. RIF.

Yea...that's the joke. Though not as funny as the Islanders "fanbase."

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Very limited positive signs for us. So when there was something, a free agent signing or a playoff series that was supposed to be a blowout gets us happy so be it.
This is the first Rangers / Islanders game that is meaningful in a long time. Enjoy it.

In comment 12094866 JayBinQueens said:

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In comment 12094852 hudson said: Quote: In comment 12094828 Dave M said: Quote: In comment 12094817 hudson said: Quote: In comment 12094799 Metnut said: Quote: In comment 12094791 hudson said: Quote: In comment 12094762 Metnut said: Quote: for tonight's game are out of control. Not bad for a team with only 5 fans. NYC has spoken and NYI is the most attractive visiting opponent at MSG so far this year $$$ wise. Yes, because the Islanders are playing...the Islanders? Dumbass, the game is at MSG and involves the Rangers...Rangers Isles tickets always are expensive BECAUSE OF RANGER FANS not because of your five imbreed fucking fans who get invaded by 2/3rds of the league. You should understand what visiting opponent means before you start calling people names. Thanks for capitalizing "Dumbass" though. Are the Islanders playing the Islanders? Your fanbase is so pathetic you have to use prices to a Ranger HOME game as proof you exist in significant numbers. I just checked Tiqiq....Rangers tickets are like the most expensive in the US...meantime I can still get tickets at the Maus for $75 for a Ranger game, and $10 for a Blue Jackets game...but yes...YOUR fanbase is driving the ticket market. IDIOT. Look before you speak Link - ( New Window ) Are you fucking retarded? READINS IS FUNDAMENTAL. RIF. I said, look on TIQIQ not Stubhub, and do it for games against non-premium teams, like the Blue Jackets, where you can get $10 seats. The Red Wings don't count on a weekend! Even Florida would sell out that game. Heck, you would have sold out that game last year. Enjoy Joe Louis East. How would you explain that tickets to the game vs MTL is going for less than half the price of tonight's game? It even has the better night of the week

Wait...(Man this is too easy)...are you actually trying to say that because tickets for tonight's game at MSG are 3x the price for when the Rangers are at the Islanders, for the last time ever, in a rink 2K smaller, this somehow legitimizes the Islanders popularity?

In comment 12094874 Fish said:

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Very limited positive signs for us. So when there was something, a free agent signing or a playoff series that was supposed to be a blowout gets us happy so be it. This is the first Rangers / Islanders game that is meaningful in a long time. Enjoy it.

Ahhh...so that is how you rationalize your completely irrational fucktards you call a fanbse?
Garth.Snow.Is.God.
Ryan Smyth=2007 Cup Champs!!!!!

Habs / Rangers on a better night is less money than tonights, Tuesday game.

Cant compare the mecca capital of the world to the Old Barn. Come on son

In comment 12094877 hudson said:

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In comment 12094866 JayBinQueens said: Quote: In comment 12094852 hudson said: Quote: In comment 12094828 Dave M said: Quote: In comment 12094817 hudson said: Quote: In comment 12094799 Metnut said: Quote: In comment 12094791 hudson said: Quote: In comment 12094762 Metnut said: Quote: for tonight's game are out of control. Not bad for a team with only 5 fans. NYC has spoken and NYI is the most attractive visiting opponent at MSG so far this year $$$ wise. Yes, because the Islanders are playing...the Islanders? Dumbass, the game is at MSG and involves the Rangers...Rangers Isles tickets always are expensive BECAUSE OF RANGER FANS not because of your five imbreed fucking fans who get invaded by 2/3rds of the league. You should understand what visiting opponent means before you start calling people names. Thanks for capitalizing "Dumbass" though. Are the Islanders playing the Islanders? Your fanbase is so pathetic you have to use prices to a Ranger HOME game as proof you exist in significant numbers. I just checked Tiqiq....Rangers tickets are like the most expensive in the US...meantime I can still get tickets at the Maus for $75 for a Ranger game, and $10 for a Blue Jackets game...but yes...YOUR fanbase is driving the ticket market. IDIOT. Look before you speak Link - ( New Window ) Are you fucking retarded? READINS IS FUNDAMENTAL. RIF. I said, look on TIQIQ not Stubhub, and do it for games against non-premium teams, like the Blue Jackets, where you can get $10 seats. The Red Wings don't count on a weekend! Even Florida would sell out that game. Heck, you would have sold out that game last year. Enjoy Joe Louis East. How would you explain that tickets to the game vs MTL is going for less than half the price of tonight's game? It even has the better night of the week Wait...(Man this is too easy)...are you actually trying to say that because tickets for tonight's game at MSG are 3x the price for when the Rangers are at the Islanders, for the last time ever, in a rink 2K smaller, this somehow legitimizes the Islanders popularity?

Clearly you don't even listen when you speak (can't blame you). You said the ticket prices to tonight's game have nothing to do with Islander fans and everything to do with Ranger fans. If that's the case, why wouldn't the Montreal tickets be the same, if not more, especially since Thursday nights are a more premium night...

Snow is God or Ryan Smyth = the cup.

That was probably your ex girlfriends new BF

Rangers have more fans and they rape their fans with their ticket prices. Point? Ringling brothers sells out the garden and so did Menudo. The most loyal fans in sports? I highly doubt it. Just because corporations buy tickets at msg regardless of whether the vermin that occupy are good or not doesn't mean their fans are loyal. If most of those guys had to buy the tickets themselves they would be staying at home as well.

Menudo sold out MSG

In comment 12094885 JayBinQueens said:

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In comment 12094877 hudson said: Quote: In comment 12094866 JayBinQueens said: Quote: In comment 12094852 hudson said: Quote: In comment 12094828 Dave M said: Quote: In comment 12094817 hudson said: Quote: In comment 12094799 Metnut said: Quote: In comment 12094791 hudson said: Quote: In comment 12094762 Metnut said: Quote: for tonight's game are out of control. Not bad for a team with only 5 fans. NYC has spoken and NYI is the most attractive visiting opponent at MSG so far this year $$$ wise. Yes, because the Islanders are playing...the Islanders? Dumbass, the game is at MSG and involves the Rangers...Rangers Isles tickets always are expensive BECAUSE OF RANGER FANS not because of your five imbreed fucking fans who get invaded by 2/3rds of the league. You should understand what visiting opponent means before you start calling people names. Thanks for capitalizing "Dumbass" though. Are the Islanders playing the Islanders? Your fanbase is so pathetic you have to use prices to a Ranger HOME game as proof you exist in significant numbers. I just checked Tiqiq....Rangers tickets are like the most expensive in the US...meantime I can still get tickets at the Maus for $75 for a Ranger game, and $10 for a Blue Jackets game...but yes...YOUR fanbase is driving the ticket market. IDIOT. Look before you speak Link - ( New Window ) Are you fucking retarded? READINS IS FUNDAMENTAL. RIF. I said, look on TIQIQ not Stubhub, and do it for games against non-premium teams, like the Blue Jackets, where you can get $10 seats. The Red Wings don't count on a weekend! Even Florida would sell out that game. Heck, you would have sold out that game last year. Enjoy Joe Louis East. How would you explain that tickets to the game vs MTL is going for less than half the price of tonight's game? It even has the better night of the week Wait...(Man this is too easy)...are you actually trying to say that because tickets for tonight's game at MSG are 3x the price for when the Rangers are at the Islanders, for the last time ever, in a rink 2K smaller, this somehow legitimizes the Islanders popularity? Clearly you don't even listen when you speak (can't blame you). You said the ticket prices to tonight's game have nothing to do with Islander fans and everything to do with Ranger fans. If that's the case, why wouldn't the Montreal tickets be the same, if not more, especially since Thursday nights are a more premium night...

Maybe because Ranger fans are more into kicking their biggest rival's ass?
Tuesday/Thursday is not a big difference either, dumbass, I guess though on Thursday night's the Isles have the buy 2 for 1 special.

In comment 12094888 Fish said:

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Snow is God or Ryan Smyth = the cup. That was probably your ex girlfriends new BF

Should probably just refer to him as cuck-son

In comment 12094873 Ten Ton Hammer said:

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Yeah, a very well planned thread by Brett. It should be fun.

In comment 12094902 hudson said:

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In comment 12094885 JayBinQueens said: Quote: In comment 12094877 hudson said: Quote: In comment 12094866 JayBinQueens said: Quote: In comment 12094852 hudson said: Quote: In comment 12094828 Dave M said: Quote: In comment 12094817 hudson said: Quote: In comment 12094799 Metnut said: Quote: In comment 12094791 hudson said: Quote: In comment 12094762 Metnut said: Quote: for tonight's game are out of control. Not bad for a team with only 5 fans. NYC has spoken and NYI is the most attractive visiting opponent at MSG so far this year $$$ wise. Yes, because the Islanders are playing...the Islanders? Dumbass, the game is at MSG and involves the Rangers...Rangers Isles tickets always are expensive BECAUSE OF RANGER FANS not because of your five imbreed fucking fans who get invaded by 2/3rds of the league. You should understand what visiting opponent means before you start calling people names. Thanks for capitalizing "Dumbass" though. Are the Islanders playing the Islanders? Your fanbase is so pathetic you have to use prices to a Ranger HOME game as proof you exist in significant numbers. I just checked Tiqiq....Rangers tickets are like the most expensive in the US...meantime I can still get tickets at the Maus for $75 for a Ranger game, and $10 for a Blue Jackets game...but yes...YOUR fanbase is driving the ticket market. IDIOT. Look before you speak Link - ( New Window ) Are you fucking retarded? READINS IS FUNDAMENTAL. RIF. I said, look on TIQIQ not Stubhub, and do it for games against non-premium teams, like the Blue Jackets, where you can get $10 seats. The Red Wings don't count on a weekend! Even Florida would sell out that game. Heck, you would have sold out that game last year. Enjoy Joe Louis East. How would you explain that tickets to the game vs MTL is going for less than half the price of tonight's game? It even has the better night of the week Wait...(Man this is too easy)...are you actually trying to say that because tickets for tonight's game at MSG are 3x the price for when the Rangers are at the Islanders, for the last time ever, in a rink 2K smaller, this somehow legitimizes the Islanders popularity? Clearly you don't even listen when you speak (can't blame you). You said the ticket prices to tonight's game have nothing to do with Islander fans and everything to do with Ranger fans. If that's the case, why wouldn't the Montreal tickets be the same, if not more, especially since Thursday nights are a more premium night... Maybe because Ranger fans are more into kicking their biggest rival's ass? Tuesday/Thursday is not a big difference either, dumbass, I guess though on Thursday night's the Isles have the buy 2 for 1 special.

Really, Tuesday vs Thursday isn't a big deal? What world do you live in? It's a much bigger night for people to go out, drink and enjoy themselves, including going to sporting events.

In comment 12094890 Dave M said:

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Rangers have more fans and they rape their fans with their ticket prices. Point? Ringling brothers sells out the garden and so did Menudo. The most loyal fans in sports? I highly doubt it. Just because corporations buy tickets at msg regardless of whether the vermin that occupy are good or not doesn't mean their fans are loyal. If most of those guys had to buy the tickets themselves they would be staying at home as well.

I thought it was you or one of your other fellow two fans who made the initial point about tonight's ticket prices being proof of the Isles legitimacy?

Now, you are back tracking and saying it's "just the corporations".....more irrationilzation.
And dumbass, if the Rangers somehow purged the base of corporations, the Garden would just be more young and loud, it wouldn't be any less crowded.

you still dont get it. LMAO.

Forget about the barn on a Tues, Thurs or Saturday.

An Islanders /Rangers ticket is in high demand. Why is that?

Because its a damn good game tonight. End of story.

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In comment 12094873 Ten Ton Hammer said: Quote: . Yeah, a very well planned thread by Brett. It should be fun.

Funny, this doesn't happen for Devils games.
I'd say you need your own thread, just like you need your own market and fanbase.

In comment 12094911 Fish said:

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you still dont get it. LMAO. Forget about the barn on a Tues, Thurs or Saturday. An Islanders /Rangers ticket is in high demand. Why is that? Because its a damn good game tonight. End of story.

I agree. It has to do with that and not that the Isles are somehow popular.
You might want to let your other few fans here your reason.

In comment 12094916 hudson said:

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In comment 12094911 Fish said: Quote: you still dont get it. LMAO. Forget about the barn on a Tues, Thurs or Saturday. An Islanders /Rangers ticket is in high demand. Why is that? Because its a damn good game tonight. End of story. I agree. It has to do with that and not that the Isles are somehow popular. You might want to let your other few fans here your reason.

So you're saying the game against Montreal isn't a damn good game?

You agree but then say the Islanders somehow are good. It has a lot to do with that. Islanders fans (bandwangoners or old timers) will travel if the team will win.

need someone to explain to me how a team with only 5 fans costs $285 for a single in the upper deck at MSG when a Thursday game against a team with a similar record (MTL) costs less than half that to get in.

Those 5 isles fans must be the richest guys in NYC.

In comment 12094910 hudson said:

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In comment 12094890 Dave M said: Quote: Rangers have more fans and they rape their fans with their ticket prices. Point? Ringling brothers sells out the garden and so did Menudo. The most loyal fans in sports? I highly doubt it. Just because corporations buy tickets at msg regardless of whether the vermin that occupy are good or not doesn't mean their fans are loyal. If most of those guys had to buy the tickets themselves they would be staying at home as well. I thought it was you or one of your other fellow two fans who made the initial point about tonight's ticket prices being proof of the Isles legitimacy? Now, you are back tracking and saying it's "just the corporations".....more irrationilzation. And dumbass, if the Rangers somehow purged the base of corporations, the Garden would just be more young and loud, it wouldn't be any less crowded.

The Islanders games at the NVMC are more in demand and selling well on the secondary market. That was my point and the reason why this game is a huge deal in NYC tonight is because of where the two teams are at right now in the standings. You guys always sell out. Remember. The reason why it's a bigger deal than usual is because the Isles resurgence. Believe it or not it's the truth. Ask Francesser. I'm sure your hockey knowledge is at his level.

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need someone to explain to me how a team with only 5 fans costs $285 for a single in the upper deck at MSG when a Thursday game against a team with a similar record (MTL) costs less than half that to get in. Those 5 isles fans must be the richest guys in NYC.

Because of the Ranger fans. Duh

I've had my share of laughs at hudson in the past but I never truly realized how fucking dumb this guy is until today.

I get it now why everyone feels that way.

Thanks hudson.

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In comment 12094873 Ten Ton Hammer said: Quote: . Yeah, a very well planned thread by Brett. It should be fun.

Thank you. I work hard. Good to see it all come together.

In comment 12094940 Danny Kanell said:

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I've had my share of laughs at hudson in the past but I never truly realized how fucking dumb this guy is until today. I get it now why everyone feels that way. Thanks hudson.

Same here. The whole debate he basically had with himself regarding the ticket prices was one of the dumbest things I've read on here in a long time.

it's pretty clear he isn't right, and it's just mean spirited to engage him.

You're doing great, hudson!

In comment 12094971 Mike from Ohio said:

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it's pretty clear he isn't right, and it's just mean spirited to engage him. You're doing great, hudson!

You say that in jest I think, but there's honestly some truth to it. After his presence here today, I think there's actually something wrong with him beyond trolling.

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In comment 12094994 Mike in Long Beach said:

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In comment 12094971 Mike from Ohio said: Quote: it's pretty clear he isn't right, and it's just mean spirited to engage him. You're doing great, hudson! You say that in jest I think, but there's honestly some truth to it. After his presence here today, I think there's actually something wrong with him beyond trolling.

I didn't say it in jest.

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HAHA. Perfect addition after all this, today. Love it.

In comment 12094851 BrettNYG10 said:

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hudson's embarrassing

Fixed!

Both teams this far over.500 playing against each other

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mikeygiants said my favorite team sucks


Noooooooooo!

bastid

by hudson. He's up here playing chess while you mouthbreathers continue to play checkers. Sad.

Well done, man.

Love the passion on here boys

Hudson is around all day not his usual drive by after everyone went to bed. Since we all know he is Warren from something about mary, he walked by a sporting goods store and saw a penguins jersey, smacked his hands and jumped up and down and mommy bought it. He then left the store turned and saw the rangers jersey, jumped up and down and got his jersey.

And he's the one calling everyone retarded, classic

Mike from Long Beach - thank you.

Mike from Ohio, KWhite, Fish, Dave M. (everyone who I replied to - it was fun). I'll probably stay off the thread as I like to focus.

Have fun watching the game everyone! This was a great thread today. Tomorrow, we will be talking about our new D coordinator. Or will Francesser say anything about the RAYNE-GIZ or ISLAND-DIZ?

Doing some head to head analysis of Rick Nash's Rangers and...um...Travis Hamonic's Islanders? What?



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Is talking Islander Ranger right now on the fan

This is one of the hottest tickets for an Islander Ranger game in a very long time. That's because both teams are now very good.

so ima let youa tawk Joe Mick L. Eddie.

How bout da Eye Lindas?

wow

without medication?

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But you know, I'd prefer not to talk about those. I was born in 1985 so, unlike Rangers fans, I don't cling to some relic of a distant past. We are the best team now, and that's all I need.

LOL, so FEKker has literally never seen his team hoist a trophy. How sad and very Jets like indeed.

By the way, the Rangers have won 2 titles in 75 years... this year ain't over yet. And what an arbitrary number to focus on anyway.

That the sabres are on msg HD again and msg2 HD is showing Kansas state WOMEN'S basketball. Meanwhile the Rangers are relegated to SD msg the cock sucking ocho in Albany.

Had to eat with the fam. Dinner choked down. Let's go Islanders!

that was during the entire 1979 playoffs - lots of fun - LGR!!!!

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In comment 12095214 BrettNYG10 said:

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Good Brett. Thanks. Two stents put in. I'm a new man!

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to Brian Strait. Lord help us.

New record?

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In comment 12095214 BrettNYG10 said: Quote: . Good Brett. Thanks. Two stents put in. I'm a new man!

Glad to hear it!

In comment 12095226 mikeygiants said:

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to Brian Strait. Lord help us.

Give Lubo some HGH. Strait will cost us at some point tonight...well every night.

Blows.

Okposo gets a pass from Tavares he needs to get a shot off.

A fucking highway cone would play better.

Vs Hickey. Let's get it on

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only took 4 minutes for some ref cries. Dave M : 7:20 pm : link : reply New record?

And it only took you one minute to point it out, so I guess we have two new records.

After all, that's all you bring to the table -- complaints about people observing bad/missed calls.

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Jesus Christmas.

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Get strait off this fucking teamalready

Staal could have easily been called for interference during that series.

Making Kostka look like an all star

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In comment 12095238 Wuphat said:

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Thanks for the kind words buddy.

The Rangers apply too much pressure to try these finesse passes.

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literally had the entire net open and hit the post, ugh

Jesus Fucking Christ that was gift wrapped.

!!

"FUCK!!!!"

Break. You got hudson'd

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that was during the entire 1979 playoffs - lots of fun - LGR!!!!

Wife just told me that wasn't her! Oh well.

Your fucked bill.

Be 3-0 Rangers. The Islanders have got to stop turning the puck over and trying to be cute. Cycle the damn puck.

No way capuano is telling them that. Capuano like hey, we're even and on the road, I'll take it.

1 by Zucc, 1 by Nash, and two on the same shot by Brassard. Never seen that before.

Great game so far. Playoff feel.

Hey pga - go f yourself.

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No way capuano is telling them that. Capuano like hey, we're even and on the road, I'll take it.

Yep and Strait will probably start the period

Make the most of these chances

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He clearly hit Lundqvist

during a game? A reminder to stop for milk on the way home?

need to pick up their play quick

Puck went in after Cizikas had passed

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Puck went in after Cizikas had passed

Doesn't matter. He interfered with his ability to get in position to make the stop.

There may be some questionable interference calls, but that's not one of them. That's about as clear as it gets.

In comment 12095314 Wuphat said:

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In comment 12095310 Mike in NY said: Quote: Puck went in after Cizikas had passed Doesn't matter. He interfered with his ability to get in position to make the stop. There may be some questionable interference calls, but that's not one of them. That's about as clear as it gets.

You mean Hayes forcing Cizikas into the goalie?

Isles have picked it up and are looking like the stronger team right now.

That was the right call but it's hilarious seeing Anak tell fans of the opponent what they should and shouldnt complain about. Anak of all people.

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You mean Hayes forcing Cizikas into the goalie?

That's not what happened. But go on thinking it. Maybe it will make it true. I doubt it, though.

It could've went either way. It could've been ruled a goal but I've seen these clowns call it interference too. It wasn't as clear cut as Dwight King in the finals where it was obviously not interference.

Who the F was strait covering there? The rebound?

In comment 12095318 Wuphat said:

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Quote: You mean Hayes forcing Cizikas into the goalie? That's not what happened. But go on thinking it. Maybe it will make it true. I doubt it, though.

On the first replay i saw it looked like there was. After break saw opposite angle which showed no contact before contact with Lundqvist

In comment 12095317 Danny Kanell said:

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That was the right call but it's hilarious seeing Anak tell fans of the opponent what they should and shouldnt complain about. Anak of all people.

Only thing you'll need to complain about will be your non-stop tears when the Rangers beat the Islanders tonight!

And you hear no cheer from the crowd

Right in his kitchen

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Leeee

Anders in his home. Yes! Yes! Yes!

Anders!!!

couldnt find it because Girardi basically screened him

In comment 12095325 Anakim said:

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In comment 12095317 Danny Kanell said: Quote: That was the right call but it's hilarious seeing Anak tell fans of the opponent what they should and shouldnt complain about. Anak of all people. Only thing you'll need to complain about will be your non-stop tears when the Rangers beat the Islanders tonight!

Great timing.

counts boys!

In comment 12095325 Anakim said:

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Right on cue Bud. Why the fuck is Tyree in there!?!

who starts the Potvin Sucks chant? Low rent, Redskins-esque, amateur trash. It's not funny. It's not clever. It makes no no fuckin sense. It's garbage. Trash. And it belongs in the dumpster.

LEE! LEE! LEE!

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who starts the Potvin Sucks chant? Low rent, Redskins-esque, amateur trash. It's not funny. It's not clever. It makes no no fuckin sense. It's garbage. Trash. And it belongs in the dumpster.

Yep. The crowd seems to be slowly losing enthusiasm for it.

In comment 12095337 Danny Kanell said:

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In comment 12095325 Anakim said: Quote: In comment 12095317 Danny Kanell said: Quote: That was the right call but it's hilarious seeing Anak tell fans of the opponent what they should and shouldnt complain about. Anak of all people. Only thing you'll need to complain about will be your non-stop tears when the Rangers beat the Islanders tonight! Right on cue Bud. Why the fuck is Tyree in there!?!

Because you touch yourself at night

and the four goalposts are killing the Rangers tonight.

Have owned this period. Keep the pressure on.

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In comment 12095344 Anakim said:

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In comment 12095337 Danny Kanell said: Quote: In comment 12095325 Anakim said: Quote: In comment 12095317 Danny Kanell said: Quote: That was the right call but it's hilarious seeing Anak tell fans of the opponent what they should and shouldnt complain about. Anak of all people. Only thing you'll need to complain about will be your non-stop tears when the Rangers beat the Islanders tonight! Right on cue Bud. Why the fuck is Tyree in there!?! Because you touch yourself at night

Worst/creepiest comeback in the history of BBI. Maybe mankind.

In comment 12095343 Servo said:

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In comment 12095339 B in ALB said: Quote: who starts the Potvin Sucks chant? Low rent, Redskins-esque, amateur trash. It's not funny. It's not clever. It makes no no fuckin sense. It's garbage. Trash. And it belongs in the dumpster. Yep. The crowd seems to be slowly losing enthusiasm for it.

Anyone who was ever enthusiastic for that bullshit needs to find another team. It's embarrassing.

it sucks.

Just slap clutterbuck

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Worst/creepiest comeback in the history of BBI. Maybe mankind.

I don't even think that's in the Top Ten of Anak's worst/creepiest moments.

In comment 12095350 Fish said:

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Kind of like every Islanders home game post Peca/Yashin and pre-Tavares

and I think it's great. It's January and this game is playoff intense.

Why is it so bad this season?
Slats must upgrade Center position.

We hit post too

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In comment 12095350 Fish said: Quote: . Kind of like every Islanders home game post Peca/Yashin and pre-Tavares

+1....great post.

Except for when the Rangers/Devils/Penguins/Bruins/Habs/Leafs/Sabers/Red Wings/Black Hawks and (gulp) even Caps fans (yes...lowly bandwagon DC fans) invade LI.

Deserved a better fate.

In comment 12095360 hudson said:

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Why is it so bad this season? Slats must upgrade Center position.

Moore is 57%. Is everyone else on the Rangers that bad?

In comment 12095360 hudson said:

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Why is it so bad this season? Slats must upgrade Center position.

Don't worry Thornton will be a Ranger soon.

What is everyone's favorite 2 team fan doing here??? So glad he claims he's a Ranger fan. Just warms my heart.

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Awesome

Stepan is okay but he's not taking faceoffs tonight. He must be injured.

In comment 12095368 Dave M said:

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In comment 12095360 hudson said: Quote: Why is it so bad this season? Slats must upgrade Center position. Moore is 57%. Is everyone else on the Rangers that bad?

Pretty much. Brassard is ok

Total facial!!!!

In comment 12095375 Servo said:

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Stepan is okay but he's not taking faceoffs tonight. He must be injured.

Whew lucky us

In comment 12095183 Peter in Atlanta said:

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without medication?

ask Darasman.

Fuck yeah!!!

In comment 12095379 Fish said:

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In comment 12095375 Servo said: Quote: Stepan is okay but he's not taking faceoffs tonight. He must be injured. Whew lucky us

If you say so.

Yes yes yes 2-0

Hahahaha

YES! YES! YES!

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They have really turned up their game! KULEMIN!!!

Been active all game glad he could get one

Sweet!!!!!

Let's hold it right there. I'm good with 2-0.

at MSG. Splits Hudson?

The Rangers are playing here

heard you the first time. Lame chant. Not as lame as Potvin sucks, but it sounds like my toddler asking for a cookie or popcorn.

31-19 in shots. They have been by far the better team.

Be hungover from West coast


-anak

Giving up goals to fucking humps like these is another

Its like night and day compared to the last couple of games.

It all started when Brassard missed the wide open net and we have been getting dominated ever since.

In comment 12095374 Danny Kanell said:

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Awesome

kinda like the Islanders and Dvils teaming up....scary.

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3-0

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In comment 12095374 Danny Kanell said: Quote: Awesome kinda like the Islanders and Dvils teaming up....scary.

You need to give it up. Your comebacks are fucking weak. Your schtick is old

Shorty.... Yes Yes Yes

A SHORTY!!!!!!!!

We fucking suck tonight.

SHORTHANDED goal!

Crap 3-0

in the building. He sounds like he's getting blown by Kate Upton

Hudson and Anak are fucking terrible tonight.

Like the Rangers.

We will keep scoring!!!!!!

PP unit over Klein.

Weak shit

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per Howie

In comment 12095414 Danny Kanell said:

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Hudson and Anak are fucking terrible tonight. Like the Rangers.

And you're terrible every night so now what?

And not that they are getting owned by the Islanders.

To play like complete garbage

That softie from hank was a nice cherry on top of the shit sundae

Not under the age of 12 step up and talk some real shit? When anak and hudson are your goons, its pretty sad.

Kill this penalty and keep the pressure on them. They are having trouble with how physical and fast we are. That period may be the best we played all year.

In comment 12095394 Danny Kanell said:

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at MSG. Splits Hudson?

10% max.
I've heard more cheers when the Habs, Flyers, Wings, Hawks, and Bruins are in town.
MSG is very quiet, if the Isles hany significant presence it'd be much louder with LGI chants.

Keep them coming.

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Yeah? Well, I had SEX WITH YOUR WIFE!

In comment 12095426 KWhite2250 said:

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Not under the age of 12 step up and talk some real shit? When anak and hudson are your goons, its pretty sad.

we have more fans under 12 then you have total.

Enjoy your game tonight, maybe you can raise a banner for winning this seasons metro challenge.

Now all the Chris Christie Isle fans are gonna be heard from tomorrow for the first time

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To play like complete garbage

I told you, trap game.

In comment 12095434 Anakim said:

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In comment 12095433 BrettNYG10 said: Quote: . Yeah? Well, I had SEX WITH YOUR WIFE!

See, part of your problem is credibility.

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YOU didn't do anything. Other than use some strangers cock as a straw.

Any pics of your ex girl that left you for an Islanders fan. Was she hot?

Finally lol. Had to do daddy stuff.

Bailey, kulemin, cizikas and hickey look great.

You know its a good period when anak is whining about howie rose and not the game lol

Stay with it do not let them breathe. The corporate fans are asleep right now keep them that way.

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In comment 12095419 Fish said: Quote: . YOU didn't do anything. Other than use some strangers cock as a straw.

That was arcs drink.

In comment 12095434 Anakim said:

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In comment 12095433 BrettNYG10 said: Quote: . Yeah? Well, I had SEX WITH YOUR WIFE!

Nak. Be honest. You've never actually put your sleeved head in a woman. Stop it.

Impressive that you've never referred to your favorite teams as "we". Kudos.

I'm SURE we will never see you do that and call you out on it ;)

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Impressive that you've never referred to your favorite teams as "we". Kudos. I'm SURE we will never see you do that and call you out on it ;)

No I haven't. Because im not part of the team. I'm a fan.

Grow up you fuckin scrub.

In comment 12095424 Greg from LI said:

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To play like complete garbage

May just be they are playing a very good team and add the divisional aspect to it. I expect Rangers to give everything they got this period.

A 1/2 goal for every post they hit.

is a 1990 poster of a mulleted Jagr scotch-taped over his bed.

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Any pics of your ex girl that left you for an Islanders fan. Was she hot?

Smokin'

what about the post the Isles hit? does that count???

of course not

sorry

that's one big pussy!!

In comment 12095454 B in ALB said:

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In comment 12095452 feelflows said: Quote: Impressive that you've never referred to your favorite teams as "we". Kudos. I'm SURE we will never see you do that and call you out on it ;) No I haven't. Because im not part of the team. I'm a fan. Grow up you fuckin scrub.

Well, looks like your as good a fan as you are at comebacks. You suck at both.

Let's see how they respond.

And that was when the Isles sucked. Now that they are good, they are a hard matchup for the Rangers.

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that's one big pussy!!

Indeed. That will teach me to use the preview function.

scan the thread.. better yet, THREADS.. find out how many of your Rangers pals say "let's"..and "we"

stop trying so hard. how about talking about the game?

better yet, let's talk about Howie Rose? or the split in fans in the arena? let's talk about which arena has better hot dogs!!! yah!!!

In comment 12095455 The 12th Man said:

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In comment 12095424 Greg from LI said: Quote: To play like complete garbage May just be they are playing a very good team and add the divisional aspect to it. I expect Rangers to give everything they got this period.

Ehhh, they were going to cool off eventually. I'd love to have the ability to trade the SJ game for a guaranteed win in this one, but unfortunately it doesn't work that way.

In comment 12095464 The 12th Man said:

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In comment 12095454 B in ALB said: Quote: In comment 12095452 feelflows said: Quote: Impressive that you've never referred to your favorite teams as "we". Kudos. I'm SURE we will never see you do that and call you out on it ;) No I haven't. Because im not part of the team. I'm a fan. Grow up you fuckin scrub. Well, looks like your as good a fan as you are at comebacks. You suck at both.

Hope your spelling is better than your fandom, ya fuckin idiot.

you DO realize the Isles are up by 3??

game is FAR from over lol

.

Bye bye Henrik!

In comment 12095471 feelflows said:

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scan the thread.. better yet, THREADS.. find out how many of your Rangers pals say "let's"..and "we" stop trying so hard. how about talking about the game? better yet, let's talk about Howie Rose? or the split in fans in the arena? let's talk about which arena has better hot dogs!!! yah!!!

Yeah. I don't care. You're not part of the team. Get over it.

oh my

aww someone's all butthurt that their team is losing.

it's ok, buddy..everything's gonna be alright

They pulled the Queen. Probably didn't want to see him give up 12 goals in 2 games to the Isles.

YES YES YES.

In comment 12095474 B in ALB said:

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In comment 12095464 The 12th Man said: Quote: In comment 12095454 B in ALB said: Quote: In comment 12095452 feelflows said: Quote: Impressive that you've never referred to your favorite teams as "we". Kudos. I'm SURE we will never see you do that and call you out on it ;) No I haven't. Because im not part of the team. I'm a fan. Grow up you fuckin scrub. Well, looks like your as good a fan as you are at comebacks. You suck at both. Hope your spelling is better than your fandom, ya fuckin idiot.

Hey douche bag typing while watching a hockey game. Think I care about the spelling right now. 3-0. YES! YES! YES! A goal for every YES!

That's why they give the Rangers problems

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aww someone's all butthurt that their team is losing. it's ok, buddy..everything's gonna be alright

No one is butt hurt other than Isles fans for the last 30 years.

Were you when alive and actively rooting for them in 1980?

Pffft.

That said. The islanders are playing great and deserve this lead. I'm very impressed. Really good team right now.

Isles have the Rangers number

I guess it doesn't count since it's against the backup

In comment 12095491 The 12th Man said:

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In comment 12095474 B in ALB said: Quote: In comment 12095464 The 12th Man said: Quote: In comment 12095454 B in ALB said: Quote: In comment 12095452 feelflows said: Quote: Impressive that you've never referred to your favorite teams as "we". Kudos. I'm SURE we will never see you do that and call you out on it ;) No I haven't. Because im not part of the team. I'm a fan. Grow up you fuckin scrub. Well, looks like your as good a fan as you are at comebacks. You suck at both. Hope your spelling is better than your fandom, ya fuckin idiot. Hey douche bag typing while watching a hockey game. Think I care about the spelling right now. 3-0. YES! YES! YES! A goal for every YES!

Settle down dummy.

And by "Financial Advisor" I hope you mean that you merely play the "Bank" during Saturday night games of Monopoly at the mental institution.

Otherwise all of your clients are losing money, every day. Because you're a moron.

Good dude.

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I guess it doesn't count since it's against the backup

Haha. Now that's funny. Nice work.

Isles are playing well, but the Rangers appear to have taken tonight off. Their best chance was the triple post hit in the first period, and they packed it in after the first 20. Boston's on a mini-streak now too, so it doesn't get easier on Thursday night. Regroup boys!

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Good dude.

It's all good talk, right Fish?

Fuckin hell this is an asswhoopin.

Took the night off......KEEP THE EXCUSES COMING PAL


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Isles are playing well, but the Rangers appear to have taken tonight off. Their best chance was the triple post hit in the first period, and they packed it in after the first 20. Boston's on a mini-streak now too, so it doesn't get easier on Thursday night. Regroup boys!

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Any pics of your ex girl that left you for an Islanders fan. Was she hot?

Her vag stank like stale FISHSTIX, which is still better than the stench after your birth.

No show at home w the JV in town

In comment 12095503 B in ALB said:

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In comment 12095491 The 12th Man said: Quote: In comment 12095474 B in ALB said: Quote: In comment 12095464 The 12th Man said: Quote: In comment 12095454 B in ALB said: Quote: In comment 12095452 feelflows said: Quote: Impressive that you've never referred to your favorite teams as "we". Kudos. I'm SURE we will never see you do that and call you out on it ;) No I haven't. Because im not part of the team. I'm a fan. Grow up you fuckin scrub. Well, looks like your as good a fan as you are at comebacks. You suck at both. Hope your spelling is better than your fandom, ya fuckin idiot. Hey douche bag typing while watching a hockey game. Think I care about the spelling right now. 3-0. YES! YES! YES! A goal for every YES! And by "Financial Advisor" I hope you mean that you merely play the "Bank" during Saturday night games of Monopoly at the mental institution.

Teach me your ways....please